Orbison

[ awr-bi-suhn ]

/ ˈɔr bɪ sən /

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noun

Roy, 1936–88, U.S. rock and roll singer and songwriter.

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Words nearby Orbison

orbiculare, orbicular muscle of eye, orbicular muscle of mouth, orbicular zone, orbiculate, Orbison, orbit, orbita, orbital, orbital angular momentum, orbital cavity

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The young Texan had been steered to Phillips after Orbison met Cash in Odessa, Texas, and asked for some career advice.
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Orbison

/ (ˈɔːbɪsən) /

noun

Roy (Kelton). 1936–89, US pop singer and songwriter. His records include the singles "Only the Lonely" (1960) and "Oh Pretty Woman" (1964) and the album Mystery Girl (1989)

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