Associations to the word «Magnum»

Wiktionary

MAGNUM, noun. (wine) A bottle of wine containing 1.5 liters of fluid, double the volume of a standard bottle.
MAGNUM, noun. A gun calibre larger than, or derived from, a smaller similar cartridge.
MAGNUM OPI, noun. (nonstandard) plural of magnum opus
MAGNUM OPUS, noun. A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
MAGNUM OPUS, noun. The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
MAGNUM OPUSES, noun. Plural of magnum opus

Dictionary definition

MAGNUM, noun. A large wine bottle for liquor or wine.

Wise words

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