Tarzan
the hero of a series of jungle stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
a person of superior or superhuman physical strength, agility, and prowess.
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The late Ellison “Tarzan” Brown inspired the moniker “Heartbreak Hill,” the most difficult part of the course.
2021 Boston Marathon: Schedule, TV information, runners to watch | Cindy Boren | October 8, 2021 | Washington PostOr a modernized Tarzan might lead African miners on strike against unscrupulous multinationals.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe once was a huge star—in the 50 year period from 1918 to 1968, 14 different actors played Tarzan in around 40 films.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI suspect that the new Tarzan will run into the same problems that beset the recent Lone Ranger remake.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI bought Tarzan comic books, and even had a few issues of ERB-dom, a mimeographed fanzine devoted to the works of Burroughs.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I watched Tarzan movies and the short-lived Tarzan TV series.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World? | Ted Gioia | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA half-crazy kid and yours truly trying to outsmart and out-Tarzan these wild men.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthAt the very furthest stretch of the imagination, a Tarzan might sneak into town and try to steal some ammo.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthTells of Tarzan's return to the life of the ape-man in seeking vengeance for the loss of his wife and home.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte | G. W. OgdenRecords the many wonderful exploits by which Tarzan proves his right to ape kingship.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte | G. W. OgdenFurther thrilling adventures of Tarzan while seeking his wife in Africa.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte | G. W. Ogden
British Dictionary definitions for Tarzan
/ (ˈtɑːzən) /
(sometimes not capital) informal, often ironic a man with great physical strength, agility, and virility
Origin of Tarzan
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