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noun
An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A central article or figure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: centerpiece
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Broader terms: decoration, ornament, ornamentation
Narrower terms: epergne
noun
the central or most important feature
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: centerpiece
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: feature, characteristic
History
From centre + piece.
Across languages
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