Both Uses of
coup
in
Angels & Demons
- The CERN logo had been the most brilliant coup of all.
Chpt 101-102 *coup = brilliant and notable success
- Then had come the coup-the most brilliant point of all.
Chpt 101-102
Definition:
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(coup as in: a financial coup) a brilliant and notable successeditor's notes: The term "coup de theatre" indicates a sensational moment in a theatrical stagecraft -- typically a surprise; or possibly a highly successful theatrical production.