Dumbledore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌm.bəl.dɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dumbledore is a noun meaning (dialectal, archaic, dated) A bumblebee.
Meaning
(dialectal, archaic, dated) A bumblebee.
More Meanings
- (dialectal) A beetle, typically a cockchafer or dung beetle.
- (dialectal) A dandelion.
- (slang) A blundering person.
Example Sentences
A dumbledore, lured from the plantation, lies on its back, leaping and churning upon Seth’s bright pages.
The Dandelion has a number of common names in Newfoundland. These include Dumbledore, Faceclock, and Piss-a-beds.
“Miserable dumbledores!” / “Right, William, and so they be—miserable dumbledores!” said the choir with unanimity.
Now and then a dumbledore or ‘busy bee’ as they are called by some, propelled itself across our path, they being extremely large and heavy this year.
Word Forms
- dumbledores
- dumble-dor
- dumbledor
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headmaster, drumbledore, dumbledor, dumble-dor, dimble, dizard.
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