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holmes en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Possibly from homeboy + -s (hypocoristic suffix), with the spelling influenced by Sherlock Holmes.

Meanings

1. (no-plural, slang) An informal term of address, like man or dude.
   • Hey, holmes! What's up?

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vato

wikipedia: Sherlock Holmes

holmes en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

1. (form-of, plural) plural of holme
   form of holme