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Elvis

proper noun

  1. male given name
  2. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
  3. informal form of the name Elvis Presley
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɛlvɪs/

name

Etymology: From the anglicisation of the Irish name of Saint Ailbe (Saint Elvis), also known as Saint Eilfyw or Eilfw. Ultimate origin is uncertain.

  1. A male given name.
  2. Elvis Presley (1935-1977), a popular American rock-and-roll singer.

noun

Etymology: From the anglicisation of the Irish name of Saint Ailbe (Saint Elvis), also known as Saint Eilfyw or Eilfw. Ultimate origin is uncertain.

  1. An impersonator of Elvis Presley.
  2. An Elvis operator.