Don

/dɑn/
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Other forms: Dons

Definitions of Don
  1. noun
    a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
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    type of:
    gentleman
    a man of refinement
  2. noun
    a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename
    “Don Roberto”
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    type of:
    form of address, title, title of respect
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
  3. noun
    a European river in southwestern Russia; flows into the Sea of Azov
    synonyms: Don River
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    example of:
    river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
  4. noun
    Celtic goddess; mother of Gwydion and Arianrhod; corresponds to Irish Danu
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    example of:
    Celtic deity
    a deity worshipped by the Celts
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