HyperDic: holmes

English > 4 senses of the word Holmes:
NOUNperson Holmes, Sherlock Holmesa fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
person Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
person Holmes, Oliver Wendell HolmesUnited States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
person Holmes, Arthur HolmesEnglish geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)
Holmes > pronunciation
Soundshhow'lmz; hhow'mz
English > Holmes: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle.
SynonymSherlock Holmes
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishHolmes, Sherlock Holmes
CatalanSherlock Holmes
English > Holmes: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935).
SynonymOliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Instance ofjurist, legal expertA legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
English > Holmes: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningUnited States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894).
SynonymOliver Wendell Holmes
Instance ofwriter, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
SpanishHolmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes
CatalanOliver Wendell Holmes
English > Holmes: 4 senses > noun 4, person
MeaningEnglish geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965).
SynonymArthur Holmes
Instance ofgeologistA specialist in geology
SpanishArthur Holmes
CatalanArthur Holmes

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