Philip Marlowe

/ˌfɪlɪp ˌmɑrˈloʊ/
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Definitions of Philip Marlowe
  1. noun
    tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
    synonyms: Marlowe
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    character, fictional character, fictitious character
    an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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