famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/ adjective A1- Well known.
- In the public eye. · Some people are only famous within their city.
- Excellent.
From the library
“The best and wisest and boldest of man-cubs--my own pupil, who shall make the name of Baloo famous through all the jungles; and besides, I--we--love him, Kaa.”
The Dolphin then inquired if he knew the Piræus (the famous harbor of Athens).
The Cobbler, under the fear of death, confessed that he had no knowledge of medicine, and was only made famous by the stupid clamors of the crowd.
“Titian was a very famous artist who liked to paint red-haired women.”
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