HyperDic: collins

English > 2 senses of the word Collins / collins:
NOUNperson Collins, Wilkie Collins, William Wilkie CollinsEnglish writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
foodcollins, Tom Collinstall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
Collins / collins > pronunciation
Soundskaa'lihnz
Rhymesbuckskins ... Wilkins: 13 rhymes with ihnz...
English > Collins: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889).
SynonymsWilkie Collins, William Wilkie Collins
Instance ofwriter, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
SpanishCollins, Wilkie Collins, William Wilkie Collins
CatalanCollins, Wilkie Collins
English > collins: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningtall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice.
SynonymTom Collins
BroaderhighballA mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
SpanishTom Collins
Catalantom collins

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