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Ellingtonian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɛlɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ən/
  • General-American: /ˌɛlɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to or in the style of Duke Ellington (1899–1974), American composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A member of Duke Ellington's band.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Ellington + -ian.