Main Entry: no·to·ri·ous

Pronunciation: \nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs, nə-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin notorius, from Late Latin notorium information, indictment, from Latin noscere to come to know — more at know

Date: 1534

: generally known and talked of; especially : widely and unfavorably known

synonyms see famous