HyperDic: davis

English > 6 senses of the word Davis:
NOUNperson Davis, Davys, John Davys, John DavisEnglish navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
person Davis, Stuart DavisUnited States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)
person Davis, Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.United States jazz musician
person Davis, Jefferson DavisAmerican statesman
person Davis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley DavisUnited States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)
person Davis, Bette DavisUnited States film actress (1908-1989)
Davis > pronunciation
Soundsdey'vahs; dey'vihs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
abyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605).
SynonymsDavys, John Davys, John Davis
Instance ofnavigatorIn earlier times, a person who explored by ship
SpanishJohn Davis
CatalanDavis, John Davis
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964).
SynonymStuart Davis
Instance ofpainterAn artist who paints / paints
SpanishStuart Davis
CatalanStuart Davis
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningUnited States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991).
SynonymsMiles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.
Instance ofjazz musician, jazzmanA musician / musician who plays or composes jazz / jazz music
SpanishMiles Davis
CatalanMiles Davis
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 4, person
MeaningAmerican statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889).
SynonymJefferson Davis
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishJefferson Davis
CatalanJefferson Davis
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 5, person
MeaningUnited States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945).
SynonymsDwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis
Instance oftennis playerAn athlete who plays tennis
SpanishDavis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis
CatalanDwight Davis
English > Davis: 6 senses > noun 6, person
MeaningUnited States film actress (1908-1989).
SynonymBette Davis
Instance ofactressA female actor
SpanishBette Davis
CatalanBette Davis

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