magnum

mag-num · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters (equivalent to two standard bottles).

  2. 2.

    A powerful handgun cartridge or a firearm designed to use such ammunition.

Forms

plural: magnums

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    magnum opus — A great work, especially the finest work of an artist.

Related words

See also: champagne, wine

Etymology

From Latin magnum, neuter of magnus ("great, large").