English Explanatory Dictionary

Elvis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɛlvɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Elvis.wav

Word forms

Elvis Elvises Elvii

Etymology

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

Derived words

50 million Elvis fans can't be wrong Elvis country Elvisdom Elvisesque Elvis has left the building Elvis impersonator Elvis operator Elvis sandwich Elvis syndrome Elvis taxon Elvisy
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