Holmes Definition & Meaning

holmes
noun
  1. a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
  2. United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
  3. United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
  4. English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)

"Holmes" in song lyrics

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  • "What's up, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans
  • "Refried beans, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans
  • "It's got me jumpin' like a Mexican jumpin' bean, holmes"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans

Words that rhyme with holmes

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