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PARKER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)
Synonyms:
Dorothy Parker; Dorothy Rothschild Parker; Parker
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
author; writer (writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay))
Sense 2
Meaning:
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
Synonyms:
Bird Parker; Charles Christopher Parker; Charlie Parker; Parker; Yardbird Parker
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Instance hypernyms:
saxist; saxophonist (a musician who plays the saxophone)