"Dumbledore" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Dumbledores [plural], Albus Dumbledore [alternative]
Etymology: From the character Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Dumbledore (plural Dumbledores)
  1. A wise and kindly older male mentor, especially a wizard-like figure. Wikipedia link: Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter
    Sense id: en-Dumbledore-en-noun-po8YS98s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Fictional characters

Alternative forms

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