Elaine
Americannoun
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any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
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a female given name, form of Helen.
Example Sentences
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Elaine Alaniz, the lone Republican in the nonpartisan race, is a public affairs professional and president of the Westlake North Neighborhood Council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
NUH had discussed seeking advice on whether Elaine should be contacted.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"He was retrieved from the water by another person who was in the water with him at the time of the attack," Queensland Police Inspector Elaine Burns said in a news briefing.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Elaine Garzarelli, who predicted a stock-market plunge in a TV interview shortly before the 1987 crash, became the best-paid strategist on Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The largest and most devastating riots of all, however, took place in Washington, DC; Chicago, Illinois; and Elaine, Arkansas.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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