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Kelly

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Kelly

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n
United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
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n
United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)
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n
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Kelly
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n United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)

Synonyms:
Grace Kelly, Grace Patricia Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco
Example of:
actress
a female actor
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n United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)

Synonyms:
Eugene Curran Kelly, Gene Kelly
Example of:
actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer
choreographer
someone who creates new dances
dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
a performer who dances professionally
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n United States circus clown (1898-1979)

Synonyms:
Emmett Kelly, Weary Willie
Example of:
buffoon, clown, goof, goofball, merry andrew
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
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