HARRY HOUDINI

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)

Synonyms:

Erik Weisz; Harry Houdini; Houdini

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

escape expert; escapologist (an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping)

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