Eclat
Pronunciation : E*clat"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. ?clat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. ?clater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. slizan, G. schleissen; akin to E. slit.]
Definition : 1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. "The eclat of Homer's battles." Pope.
2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. Prescott.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913