English-Icelandic translations for magnum opus

Definition of magnum opus

• A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece
• The process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone

Examples

• The 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four is widely considered to be George Orwells magnum opus

Related words

• magnum
• foramen magnum
• opus magnum