holmes

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see also: Holmes

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Noun

holmes

1. (slang) An informal term of address, like man or dude.

   Hey, holmes! What's up?

Noun

1. plural form of holme

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Holmes

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /hoʊmz/
• (RP) IPA: /həʊmz/
• (spelling pronunciation) IPA: /hoʊlmz/ ~ /həʊlmz/

Proper noun

1. Surname, variant of Holme.
2. a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.
3. Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.
4. by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.
5. (rare) A male given name.

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