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oeuvre

Pronunciation: /ˈəːvr(ə)/

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Definition of oeuvre

noun

the body of work of a painter, composer, or author:the complete oeuvre of Mozart
a work of art, music, or literature:an early oeuvre

Origin:

late 19th century: French, literally 'work'

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Spell oeuvre with oeu- at the beginning: it is a French word.

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Definition of oeuvre in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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oestrogen
oestrone
oestrus
oeuvre
of
OF
of —— fame
of a kind
of a lifetime

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chefs-d'œuvre in chef-d'œuvre Br. Eng
hors d’oeuvre in hors d'oeuvre Br. Eng
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Œuvre Ger-Eng

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