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famous definition

fa·mous (fā′məs)

adjective

  1. much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned
  2. Informal excellent; very good; first-rate
  3. Archaic notorious

Etymology: ME < L famosus < fama: see fame

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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