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Meaning of PIECE DE RESISTANCE

Pronunciation:  pee`esduru`zee'stâns

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
  2. [n]  the most important dish of a meal
 
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 Synonyms: collector's item, showpiece
 
 See Also: curio, curiosity, dish, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rariora, rarity

 

 

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 Related Terms: boil, broil, casserole, champion, choice, chosen, course, cover, cream, culinary masterpiece, culinary preparation, dish, elect, elite, entree, fat, flower, fry, grill, main dish, masterpiece, nonesuch, nonpareil, optimum, paragon, pick, prime, prize, queen, quintessence, roast, select, side dish, superlative, the best, the best ever, the tops, the very best
 

 

 

 

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