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Capone

American

[kuh-pohn] / kəˈpoʊn /

noun

Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone British

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

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It held a relatively small number of prisoners, including high-profile inmates such as Al Capone.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

Alcatraz was home to dangerous criminals, including Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

Recently he seemed to suggest that the Jazz Age gangster Al Capone was still alive.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024

I keep thinking about when Al Capone was a baby.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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