Duncan

[ duhng-kuhn ]
/ ˈdʌŋ kən /

noun

Isadora, 1878–1927, U.S. dancer: pioneer in modern dance.
Robert, 1919–88, U.S. poet.
a city in S Oklahoma.
a male given name.

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Dunant, Dunărea, Dunbar, Dunbar, Paul Laurence, Dunbartonshire, Duncan, Duncan I, Duncan, Isadora, Duncan Phyfe, Duncan Smith, Duncanville
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Duncan
/ (ˈdʌŋkən) /

noun

Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement
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