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éminence grise

noun
émi·​nence grise | \ ā-mē-näⁿs-ˈgrēz How to pronounce éminence grise (audio) \
plural éminences grises\ ā-​mē-​näⁿs-​ˈgrēz How to pronounce éminences grises (audio) \

Definition of éminence grise

1 : a confidential agent especially : one exercising unsuspected or unofficial power
2 : a respected authority specifically : elder statesman the éminence grise of classical music