Louis

/ˈluɪs/
/ˈlui/
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Other forms: Louises

Definitions of Louis
  1. noun
    United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
    synonyms: Joe Louis, Joseph Louis Barrow
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    example of:
    gladiator, prizefighter
    a professional boxer
Pronunciation
US
/ˈluɪs/
UK
/ˈlui/
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