egregius

Meaning

  1. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2) distinguished, excellent, eminent
  2. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2) illustrious, honorable

Synonyms

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
[eːˈɡrɛ.ɡi.ʊs]
Etymology

From ex- (“out of, outside of”) + grex (“herd”) + -ius, literally “outside of the herd”.

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