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Definition of
main course noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
main course
noun
noun
(
also
main dish
)
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(
in a restaurant or at a formal meal
)
the main or largest part of the meal
I had salmon, rice, and mixed vegetables as a main course.
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main course
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main
noun
main clause
noun
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the main drag
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Maine