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famous

fa·mous [ fáyməss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very well known: known and recognized by many people

2. excellent: excellent and satisfying ( dated )

[14th century. Via Old French< Latin famosus< fama "talk, report, reputation"]

fa·mous·ly adverb
fa·mous·ness noun

Word Usage

See fame.

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