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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of winnebago.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A diminutive of the female given name Winifred or, less often, of Winona.

   "Minnie and Winnie Slept in a shell. Sleep, little ladies! And they slept well."

2. 2
   A diminutive of the male given name Winston.
3. 3
   A census-designated place in Chambers County, Texas, United States, named after Fox Winnie, a railroad contractor.
4. 4
   An unincorporated community in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States.

Synonyms

All synonyms

winnebago

Example

More examples

"Xi Jinping is somewhat similar to Winnie the Pooh."

Etymology

Diminutives + -ie.

Related phrases

Winnie the PoohWinnie-the-Poohishwinnie pooh

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