finis coronat opus in Latin

IPA: [ˈfiː.nɪs kɔˈroː.nat ˈɔ.pʊs] [Classical-Latin], [ˈfiː.nis koˈrɔː.nat̪ ˈɔː.pus] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: fīnis corōnat opus [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally "the end crowns the work". Traditionally attributed to Ovid. Head templates: {{head|la|proverb|head=fīnis corōnat opus}} fīnis corōnat opus

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"finis coronat opus" meaning in Latin

Proverb