main course

noun Nautical.
a square mainsail.
Origin:
1505–15

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main course
 
—n
1.  the principal dish of a meal
2.  nautical a square mainsail

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Main course is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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