chef-d'oeuvre

chef-d'oeu·vre

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Definitions of chef-d'oeuvre word

noun chef-d'oeuvre a masterpiece 3
noun chef-d'oeuvre a masterpiece, as in art or literature 3
noun plural chef-d'oeuvre a masterpiece, especially in art, literature, or music. 1
noun chef-d'oeuvre A masterpiece. 0

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

Borrowed into English from French around 1610-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

treasure — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
prize — leverage.
classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
magnum opus — a great work, especially the chief work of a writer or artist: Proust's magnum opus is Remembrance of Things Past.
masterwork — masterpiece.