Sherlockian

[ shur-lok-ee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.

noun
  1. a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Origin of Sherlockian

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see origin at -ian

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