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

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

Brentford are like Jekyll and Hyde, depending on where you play them.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

But it’s the Jekyll and Hyde manner those shots have been compiled — something McCann alluded to — that’s been perplexing in its inconsistency.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

“With a D. And you’re Jekyll and Hyde.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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