GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  1.       
     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”.

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  2.       
    centrepiece n. same as centerpiece.

    Syn. -- centerpiece.

    [WordNet 1.5]

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