Eminence: nf (word from the Latin eminentia).
The word “eminence” has several meanings:
1. Common meaning: Relatively isolated elevation of land (mound, elevation, height, mound, knoll).
Observatory established on an eminence.
2. Figurative meaning: High degree, excellence (elevation).
Modern meaning: Title of honor given to cardinals. His Eminence the Cardinal.
Story: The Éminence grise: Father Joseph, who was Richelieu's confidant and occult minister.
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