holmes
1. [ noun ] (writing) a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
Synonyms: Sherlock_Holmes
Related terms: fictional_character
2. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 145
3. [ noun ] (law) United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
Synonyms: oliver_wendell_holmes_jr.
Related terms: jurist
4. [ noun ] (writing) United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
Synonyms: oliver_wendell_holmes
Related terms: writer
5. [ noun ] (geology) English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)
Synonyms: arthur_holmes
Related terms: geologist
Similar spelling:   Holms
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