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Poirot

Poirot (name) means a surname of French origin, famous as the name of Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot. Example: “Hercule Poirot solves the mystery using his little grey cells.”

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A surname of French origin, famous as the name of Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot.
"Hercule Poirot solves the mystery using his little grey cells."

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Poirots plural

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Etymology

From French Poirot.

Origin: French

Frequently asked questions

What does “Poirot” mean?

The word “Poirot” means a surname of French origin, famous as the name of Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot.

How do you use “Poirot” in a sentence?

Here is “Poirot” used in a sentence: “Hercule Poirot solves the mystery using his little grey cells.”

What part of speech is “Poirot”?

“Poirot” is a name.

What is the meaning of Poirot?

"Poirot" (name) means a surname of French origin, famous as the name of Agatha Christie's fictional detective Hercule Poirot.

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