HyperDic: marlowe

English > 2 senses of the word Marlowe:
NOUNperson Marlowe, Christopher MarloweEnglish poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form / form of dramatic expression
person Marlowe, Philip Marlowetough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
Marlowe > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'rlow.
Rhymesafterglow ... yellow: 77 rhymes with low...
English > Marlowe: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form / form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593).
SynonymChristopher Marlowe
Instance ofdramatist, playwrightsomeone who writes plays
poetA writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
SpanishChristopher Marlowe
CatalanChristopher Marlowe
English > Marlowe: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningtough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler.
SynonymPhilip Marlowe
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
RegionUnited States, United States of America, America, the States, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean
SpanishPhilip Marlowe
CatalanPhilip Marlowe

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