"Harley Street" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈhɑː.li ˌstɹiːt/ [UK]
Etymology: After Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (1689-1741). Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Harley Street}} Harley Street
  1. A street in Westminster having many physicians' practices.
    Sense id: en-Harley_Street-en-name-H7PVq~b~ Categories (other): London, Named roads Disambiguation of London: 100 0 Disambiguation of Named roads: 45 55
  2. (by extension) The English medical profession (especially the private sector) as a group. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-Harley_Street-en-name-Dqjk1bBP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Named roads Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 92 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 27 73 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 19 81 Disambiguation of Named roads: 45 55
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          "ref": "2008, Qanta A. Ahmed, In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom:",
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