Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: marlowe
IPA transcription: [m'ɑɹl,oʊ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Marlowe, Philip_Marlowe
    Meaning: tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
  • Synonyms: Marlowe, Christopher_Marlowe
    Meaning: English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
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