magnum opus
/ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/noun
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1
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
2
The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
3
The process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone.
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