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Dumas

DOO-muhs

Dumas (name) means a French surname, notably borne by the novelist Alexandre Dumas; also a city in Texas. Example: “Dumas wrote The Three Musketeers.”

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A French surname, notably borne by the novelist Alexandre Dumas; also a city in Texas.
"Dumas wrote The Three Musketeers."
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Etymology

Borrowed from French Dumas, meaning "from the farmstead", especially one in the south of France.

Origin: French

Frequently asked questions

What does “Dumas” mean?

The word “Dumas” means a French surname, notably borne by the novelist Alexandre Dumas; also a city in Texas.

How do you pronounce “Dumas”?

“Dumas” is pronounced DOO-muhs (/ˈduːməs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dumas” in a sentence?

Here is “Dumas” used in a sentence: “Dumas wrote The Three Musketeers.”

What part of speech is “Dumas”?

“Dumas” is a name.

Where does the word “Dumas” come from?

The word “Dumas” comes from French. Borrowed from French Dumas, meaning "from the farmstead", especially one in the south of France.

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