Ennis

[en-is]

noun

1. a town in N Texas.

2. a male given name.

Ennis

/ ˈɛnɪs /

noun

1. a town in the W Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Clare. Pop: 22 051 (2002)

Example Sentences

The mansion is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House in Los Feliz, which has appeared in movies including “Blade Runner” and also has a troubled legacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Cosby may have written Theo’s relatability into the character, since he’s based on his son Ennis, but it’s Warner’s genial presence that won us over.

From Salon

Theo was based on Bill Cosby’s son, Ennis William Cosby, who was a constant source of material in his comedy routines and the inspiration for many of the storylines involving Theo on the show.

From Los Angeles Times

In a 1992 New York Times interview, Cosby spoke of Ennis’ problems at school: “It bothered me that Ennis was not doing his schoolwork. I sat him down and said, ‘We’re going to talk, and I want you to say whatever is on your mind.’”

From Los Angeles Times

Cosby’s family later learned when Ennis graduated from college that he was dyslexic.

From Los Angeles Times