Simmons

//ˈsɪmənz// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of simmon form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A southern English surname originating as a patronymic, of the given name Simon.

    "Mega rock star, businessman, marketing genius, and self-proclaimed free spirit Gene Simmons follows up his bestselling books "Kiss and Make-Up," and "Sex Money Kiss" with this examination of the history of prostitution."

  2. 2
    An unincorporated community and coal town in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States.
  3. 3
    An unincorporated community in Texas County, Missouri, United States, named after an early postmaster.

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persimmon

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"Mark Simmons is Chief Ecologist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. A native of Great Britain who has studied natural flora worldwide, Simmons says the appearance of so many flowers really is something to celebrate."

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