Meaning of PIECE DE RESISTANCE

Pronunciation:			pee`esduru`zee'stâns
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection [n]  the most important dish of a meal
	Synonyms:		collector's item, showpiece
	See Also:		curio, curiosity, dish, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rariora, rarity
Thesaurus Terms
	Related Terms:		boil, broil, casserole, champion, choice, chosen, course, cover, cream, culinary masterpiece, culinary preparation, dish, elect, elite, entree, fat, flower, fry, grill, main dish, masterpiece, nonesuch, nonpareil, optimum, paragon, pick, prime, prize, queen, quintessence, roast, select, side dish, superlative, the best, the best ever, the tops, the very best