"Gillespian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Gillespian [comparative], most Gillespian [superlative]
Etymology: From Gillespie + -an. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Gillespie|an}} Gillespie + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Gillespian (comparative more Gillespian, superlative most Gillespian)
  1. Of or relating to John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (1917–1993), American jazz musician.
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