illustrious Copy link Outline 1. clāresco, ui, 3 (rare)2. nŏtesco, ui, 3 (to become well-known or notorious) • illustrious, to become: 1. clāresco, ui, 3 (rare): Tac. G. 14: Claud. 2. nŏtesco, ui, 3 (to become well-known or notorious): Prop. Also comps., enotesco, Suet.; innotesco, Ov.