Magnum Opus

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1.) It is used to refer to the greatest achievement of an artist, composer, or author, and most commonly is used to refer to one who has contributed a great deal in their field of expertise.

2.) Also used in numerous spiritual traditions, such as Qabalah, Hermeticism, Alchemy, and Thelema, with a diverse and somewhat speculative meaning that mainly refers to the idea of the Philosopher's Stone.

Origins: from the Latin meaning of great work.

Also referred to as: Opus magnum

Plural Form: magna opera

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