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de la Rue

American  
[del-uh-roo, del-uh-roo] / ˈdɛl əˌru, ˌdɛl əˈru /

noun

  1. Warren, 1815–89, English astronomer and inventor.


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On weekends, though, he goes by the stage name Carmen de la Rue and is transformed into a Manila showgirl, donning floor length dresses, elaborate makeup, high heels and wigs.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

“Many had to go back to the street where they came from,” said Ramon Busa, the current president of the Golden Gays, who goes by Lola Mon or the stage name Monique de la Rue.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Pacific MusicWorks: Chamber works by 19th-century harpist Zoë de la Rue, with Whidbey Island Music Festival; Beethoven’s Cello/Fortepiano Sonatas, and a program of “Beethoven’s Scottish Songs”; tickets $10-$20; online through Oct.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2020

So, some trophies: Current vintages of Chateau de Breze’s Saumur Clos de la Rue is here, as is the Muscadet “Gaia” from Jerome Bretaudeau; both rarities, and we haven’t even left the Loire Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2017

The Gild-Holm-'Ur was a neighbour of the Bû de la Rue.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor