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Louise

1 American  
[loo-eez] / luˈiz /

noun

  1. Lake, a glacial lake in W Canada, in SW Alberta in the Canadian Rockies: resort. 5,670 feet (1,728 meters) above sea level.

  2. Also Louisa a female given name: derived from Louis.


Louise 2 American  
[loo-eez] / luˈiz /

noun

  1. an opera (1900) by Gustave Charpentier.


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While Louise Owen's experience is different, there is a common theme of conflicting advice and discrepancies which prompted her to lean on the support of the helpline.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The Wall Street Journal asked Louise Bernard, the museum’s director, and Virginia Shore, the curator behind the commissioned art, for a guide to nine must-see pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Louise Moir is head teacher of Mackie Academy in Stonehaven and vice president of School Leaders Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It would be an adjustment for someone accustomed to traditional Medicare to switch to an Advantage plan and bump up against these restrictions, says Louise Norris, health policy analyst at MedicareResources.org External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Light on her feet and quicker than thought, Louise darted around to the back of Camilla’s neck.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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