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Definition of par excellence - 2 dictionary results

par ex⋅cel⋅lence

[pahr ek-suh-lahns, ek-suh-lans; Fr. pa-rek-se-lahns]
–noun
being an example of excellence; superior; preeminent: a chef par excellence.

Origin:
< F
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par ex·cel·lence   (pär ěk-sə-läɴs')   
adj.  Being the best or truest of a kind; quintessential: a diplomat par excellence.

[French : par, by + excellence, preeminence.]
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