Ellis

American

[el-is] / ˈɛl ɪs /

noun

Alexander John Alexander John Sharpe, 1814–90, English phonetician and mathematician.
(Henry) Havelock 1859–1939, English psychologist and writer.

Ellis British

/ ˈɛlɪs /

noun

Alexander John . 1814–90, English philologist: made the first systematic survey of the phonology of British dialects
( Henry ) Havelock (ˈhævlɒk). 1859–1939, English essayist: author of works on the psychology of sex

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A Perry Ellis item could complement an existing wardrobe rather than requiring the customer to rebuild their entire closet to fit a single expensive statement piece.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Eli Ellis played for the University of South Carolina as a freshman this season, but recently announced plans to transfer to another school for next season.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Her season was followed by the 29th season of “The Bachelor,” starring Grant Ellis, the show’s second Black star.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Siobhan Ellis, who lives in Cornwall, England, has a house full of internet-connected Samsung appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But lately he had come to realize that Val and Ellis really were unusual.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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