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magnificence

mag.nif.i.cence \mag-'nif-*-s*n(t)s\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L magnificentia, 
   fr. magnificus noble in character], magnificent, fr. magnus great - more at 
   MUCH 1: the quality or state of being magnificent  2: splendor of 
   surroundings