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BORIS KARLOFF
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• BORIS KARLOFF (noun)
The noun BORIS KARLOFF has 1 sense:
1. United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969)
Familiarity information: BORIS KARLOFF used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Boris Karloff; Karloff; William Henry Pratt
Instance hypernyms:
actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)
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