Usage Note
Leggendario derives from leggenda (legend) and means famous beyond ordinary measure. Unlike mitico, it does not carry the informal 'awesome' connotation. Feminine: leggendaria; plural leggendari/leggendarie.
Examples
"Garibaldi è un personaggio leggendario."
Natural Translation
Garibaldi is a legendary figure.

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