[ˈfeɪməs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- known about by many people
(e.g: a famous star)

- excellent
(e.g: Galway stormed to a famous victory)


Phrases:
- famous for being famous
- famous last words

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French fameus, from Latin famosus ‘famed’, from fama (see fame)