éclat

A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

Borrowed from French éclat, from éclater (“to burst out”). Akin to Old English slītan (“to split”). More at slice, slit. Doublet of slate and slat.

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