Holmes
See also: holmes
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /hoʊmz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /həʊmz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "spelling pronunciation" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /hoʊlmz/ ~ /həʊlmz/
Proper noun
Holmes
- Lua error in Module:names at line 633: dot= and nodot= are no longer supported in Template:surname because a trailing period is no longer added by default; if you want it, add it explicitly after the template, variant of Holme.
- a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.
- Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.
- by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.
- (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
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Noun
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