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Dumbledore

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Literature
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdʌm.bəl.dɔɹ/(American English)
/ˈdʌm.bəl.dɔː/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From the dialectal English word dumbledore meaning "bumblebee". It was used by J. K. Rowling for the headmaster of Hogwarts in her Harry Potter series of books, first released in 1997.

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animals, fauna, Harry Potter characters, insects, nature
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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