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Karloff

Karloff (name) means a surname, most famously associated with the actor Boris Karloff. Example: “Fans of classic horror films instantly recognize the name Karloff.”

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A surname, most famously associated with the actor Boris Karloff.
"Fans of classic horror films instantly recognize the name Karloff."

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In plain EnglishA surname best known from the actor who played Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film.

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Karloffs plural

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What does “Karloff” mean?

The word “Karloff” means a surname, most famously associated with the actor Boris Karloff. In plain terms, a surname best known from the actor who played Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film.

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Here is “Karloff” used in a sentence: “Fans of classic horror films instantly recognize the name Karloff.”

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“Karloff” is a name.

What is the meaning of Karloff?

"Karloff" (name) means a surname, most famously associated with the actor Boris Karloff.

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