Powell Definition & Meaning

powell
noun
  1. United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
  2. English physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969)

"Powell" in song lyrics

See how powell is used in real songs:

  • "O.G. Ed and Mariel and Powell"
    Ak-9ine — Mama Song
  • "Chemist style, with the wits of Colin Powell"
    Tha Beggas — Supernatural (Premix)
  • "Lick my colon, sell you out like Colin, Powell"
    Count Bass-D — Sandwiches (I Got a Feeling)

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