Definitions for Holmes
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Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Sherlock Holmes, Holmes(noun)

   a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

2. Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.(noun)

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

3. Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes(noun)

   United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)

4. Holmes, Arthur Holmes(noun)

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

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1. Holmes(ProperNoun)

   , variant of Holme.

2. Holmes(ProperNoun)

   a Scottish habitational surname from the place near Dundonald.

3. Holmes(ProperNoun)

   Sherlock Holmes, fictional detective.

4. Holmes(ProperNoun)

   by extension, someone acting like, or showing the ability of Sherlock Holmes.

Origin: Possibly a combination of Holmes (the fictional detective) and a contraction of homeboy .

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Anagrams for Holmes »

1. mohels

How to pronounce Holmes?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Holmes in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Holmes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Holmes in a Sentence

1. The British actor:

   I'm ... not retiring and shutting the door, but doing less, mr Holmes.

2. Jessica Cummiskey:

   There was more than one occasion where James Holmes pupils were completely blown out. It was shocking, stunning.

3. Psychiatrist Jeffrey Metzner:

   Despite having a mental disability or defect ... Mr. Holmes had the capacity to tell the difference between right and wrong.

4. Rashad Caleb:

   Between H.E. Holmes and West Lake station I heard 'Pop' pop,' the train makes a lot of noise so you think it's just the train.

5. Brian Ross:

   There is a Jim Holmes of Aurora, Colorado, page on the Colorado Tea Party site as well, talking about him joining the tea party last year.

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