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Knowles
nohlz
Knowles (name) means an English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce. Example: “Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.”
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An English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce.
"Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time."
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- Plural
- Knowleses
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Etymology
Topographic surname for someone who lived at the top of a hill, from a genitive or plural form of Middle English knol (“hilltop, hillock”).
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What does “Knowles” mean?
The word “Knowles” means an English surname, most associated with the Knowles family of musicians including Beyonce.
How do you pronounce “Knowles”?
“Knowles” is pronounced nohlz (/noʊlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Knowles” in a sentence?
Here is “Knowles” used in a sentence: “Beyonce Knowles became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.”
What part of speech is “Knowles”?
“Knowles” is a name.
Is “Knowles” a common word?
“Knowles” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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