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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"It's like I'm Jekyll and Hyde," she explains.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"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

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

Gradually, however, like Jekyll and Hyde, one personality began to predominate.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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