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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.
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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.
