Jekyll

British

/ ˈdʒɛkəl /

noun

Gertrude. 1843–1932, British landscape gardener: noted for her simplicity of design and use of indigenous plants

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"Lachnospiraceae may be the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the gut," Kim said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2025

After watching Rangers' Jekyll and Hyde performances as a pundit and club ambassador all season, Ferguson has now witnessed them from pitchside.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025

Over its long history, hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause has been the Jekyll and Hyde of medications.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025

“Which team is going to show up, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

It is like being taught by Jekyll and Hyde.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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