showplace

[shoh-pleys]

show·place

[shoh-pleys]
noun
1.
an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
2.
any house, building, office, etc., that is beautifully furnished and is considered of flawless taste: His home was a showplace.

Origin:
1570–80; show + place
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Showplace is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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showplace (ˈʃəʊˌpleɪs)
 
n
a place exhibited or visited for its beauty, historic interest, etc

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