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Look up: illustrious

  1. illustrious
    [adj] - having or conferring glory
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  2. Illustrious
    Il·lus'tri·ous adjective [ Latin illustris , probably for illuxtris ; from il- in + the root of lucidus bright: confer French illustre . See Lucid .] 1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; lu...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/10

  3. illustrious
    adjective having or conferring glory; `an illustrious achievement`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  4. Illustrious
    • (a.) Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. • (a.) Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles. • (a.) Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  5. illustrious
    illustrious, illustriously 1. Extremely distinguished and deservedly famous. 2. Possessing luster by reason of high birth or rank, noble or lofty action or qualities; distinguished, eminent; renowned, famous.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  6. Illustrious
    HMS Illustrious was a British Illustrious Class fleet aircraft carrier of 23000 tons displacement launched in 1939. HMS Illustrious was powered by six Admiralty 3-drum type boilers providing a top speed of 31 knots. She was armed with sixteen 4.5 inch dual-purpose guns plus 40 mm and 20 mm anti-airc...
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  7. Illustrious
    (album) `Illustrious` is a 2008 album by rapper Big Noyd. The album was executive produced by Lil` Fame of rap duo M.O.P. The first single released was "Things Done Changed", for which a video was shot. The video is currently receiving some play from stations such as BET. This album...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illustrious

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14 February 2012

This day in history:
/calendar/ February 14 is Valentine's Day. Although it is celebrated as a lovers' holiday today, with the giving of candy, flowers, or other gifts between couples in love, it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop. The first Valentine card grew out of this practice. The first true Valentine card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London at the time. Cupid, another symbol of the holiday, became associated with it because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards. read more

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