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de la Rue

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[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

Training for the film included three months with personal trainer Simone de la Rue, boxing and Krav Maga before another three months of shooting practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2018

Ma�tre Agricola wrote accompaniments to her songs, and Bruneel, Josquin des Pr�s, Comp�re, Henry Isaac, and Pierre de la Rue are all mentioned as attached to her Court.

From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.

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