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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation;
- Example: "the art of conversation"
- Example: "it's quite an art"
[syn: art, artistry, prowess]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Prowess \Prow"ess\, n. [OF. proece, proesce, F. prouesse. See
   Prow, a.]
   Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery
   and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness. --Chaucer.
   Sir P. Sidney.
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         He by his prowess conquered all France.  --Shak.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

prowess
    n 1: a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice
         and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an
         art" [syn: art, artistry, prowess]