Holmes (n.)

  1. a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

    [ Syn: sherlock holmes , holmes ]

  2. United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)

    [ Syn: holmes , oliver wendell holmes jr. ]

  3. United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

    [ Syn: holmes , oliver wendell holmes ]

  4. English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)

    [ Syn: holmes , arthur holmes ]

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