his-eminence
ə noun
1.
high station, rank, or repute: philosophers of eminence.
2.
a high place or part; a hill or elevation; height.
3.
( initial capital letter ) Roman Catholic Church. a title of honor, applied to cardinals (usually preceded by His or Your ).
4.
Anatomy. an elevation or projection, especially on a bone.
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eminence (ˈɛmɪnəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame |
| 2. | a high or raised piece of ground |
| 3. | anatomy a projection of an organ or part |
| [C17: from French, from Latin ēminentia a standing out; see | |
| Eminence or Eminency (ˈɛmɪnəns) | |
| —n (preceded by Your | |
| a title used to address or refer to a cardinal | |
| Eminency or Eminency | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
eminence
1620s, from Fr. eminence, from L. eminentia, from eminens "excellent, prominent" (see eminent). As a title of honor (now only of cardinals) it is attested from 1650s. The original Éminence grise (Fr., lit. "gray eminence") was François Leclerc du Trembley (1577-1638),
confidential agent of Richelieu.
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Medical Dictionary
eminence em·i·nence (ěm'ə-nəns)
n.
The projecting prominent part of an organ, especially a bone.
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