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amelia
1[ uh-mel-ee-uh, ey-mee-lee-uh ]
noun
- the congenital absence of one or more limbs.
Amelia
2[ uh-meel-yuh ]
noun
- a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “industrious.”
amelia
/ əˈːɪə /
noun
- pathol the congenital absence of arms or legs
Word History and Origins
Origin of amelia1
Example Sentences
Amelia Jones, a professor and vice dean of faculty and research at USC’s Roski School of Art and Design, expressed support for Soto’s decision to not file charges against most protesters.
“Sherlock & Daughter” hits the sweet spot between originality and familiarity with a plot that’s as devoted to unraveling the mystery of Amelia as it is to weaving a new entanglement for Holmes.
In a flashback, Lucia explains to Amelia that her forbears were Spanish and Apache, making the young woman’s English heritage a challenge to the status quo.
Through Amelia, series creator and executive producer Brendan Foley has an opportunity to address and perhaps challenge the colonialist outlook imbued in Holmes by his author.
Between Amelia seeming utterly convinced about her paternity and demonstrating she has a logician’s sharp sensibility, he agrees to tag her in.
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