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illustrious definition

il·lus·tri·ous (i lus′trē əs)

adjective

  1. Obsolete
    1. lustrous; shining; bright
    2. very clear; evident
  2. very distinguished; famous; eminent; outstanding

Etymology: < L illustris, clear, conspicuous, distinguished (back-form. < illustrare: see illustrate) + -ous

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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