GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Centerpiece, Centrepiece (sĕnˈtẽr‑pēsˌ), n.
1. An ornament to be placed in the center, as of a table, ceiling, etc.; a central article or figure.
[1913 Webster]
2. Specifically: An arrangement of flowers placed in the center of a table as an ornament while dining.
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3. The central or most important feature of an activity, plan, or object; as, “the centerpiece of her campaign was a proposal to slash taxes”.
[PJC]
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centrepiece n. same as centerpiece.
Syn. -- centerpiece.
[WordNet 1.5]