Charlene

or Char·leen

[ shahr-leen ]

/ ʃɑrˈlin /

noun

a female given name, form of Caroline.

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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Words nearby Charlene

charlady, charlatan, charlatanism, charlatanry, Charlemagne, Charlene, Charleroi, Charles, Charles Albert, Charlesbourg, Charles Edward Stuart

Example sentences from the Web for Charlene

Princess Charlene of Monaco, the athletic, South African bride of Prince Albert, is also with child.
Princess Charlene's Monaco Nightmare|Tom Sykes|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But will marriage to this ‘nice guy’ and a new baby be enough to keep Charlene sane – or make her happy – in Monaco?
Princess Charlene's Monaco Nightmare|Tom Sykes|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And when Charlene arrived on the scene it was almost too good to be true.
Princess Charlene's Monaco Nightmare|Tom Sykes|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Charlene calls reports she tried to flee Monaco 'categorical lies'
Princess Charlene of Monaco: I Was Not A Runaway Royal Bride|Tom Sykes|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Charlene Harjo, a 55-year-old kindergarten and first grade teacher in Denver, said "Obama didn't put his dukes on."
Obama Supporters Mourn His Terrible Debate Performance|Justin Green|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

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