flagship

flagship
noun /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
a) In a maritime fleet, the ship occupied by the fleets commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.

The retail companys store in London is their flagship.

b) The most important one out of a related group.

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