Sarah Vaughan

/ˌsɛrə vɔn/
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Definitions of Sarah Vaughan
  1. noun
    United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
    synonyms: Vaughan
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    singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
    a person who sings
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