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renowned

[ri-nound]

Origin

adjective

celebrated; famous.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see renown, -ed²

Related forms

re·nown·ed·ly

[ri-nou-nid-lee, -nound-] , adverb

re·nown·ed·ness, noun

un·re·nowned, adjective

Synonyms
famed, distinguished, honored, notable.

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renowned (rɪˈnaʊnd)

—*adj*
	having a widespread, esp good, reputation; famous

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Word Origin & History

renowned

late 14c.; pp. adj. from renown.

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