Meaning illustrious
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illustrious


widely known and esteemed She will be joining an illustrious list of recipients that include Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II and Princess Diana. — BBC (Feb 24, 2012)
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illustrious


1560s, "distinguished by greatness, renowned," from Latin illustris "lighted, bright, brilliant;" figuratively "distinguished, famous," probably a back-formation from ill [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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illustrious


gerimt
Source: yiddishdictionaryonline.com (offline)

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illustrious


(adj) widely known and esteemed(adj) having or conferring glory
Source: beedictionary.com

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illustrious


Albert V., Duke and second Emperor of Austria (1398–1439).
Source: bartleby.com





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