principaldish
nounUK /ˈprɪnsəpəl dɪʃ/
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl dɪʃ/
The main dish is the biggest, most important food in a meal.
For dinner, the principaldish was a big pot of spaghetti.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important part of any activity or event.
The principaldish of the school fair was the magic show.
3. A special dish served at a formal dinner or celebration.
The chef prepared a fancy principaldish for the wedding.
4. The leading item in a collection or list.
The principaldish of the museum tour was the dinosaur skeleton.