Associations to the word «Monroe»

Wiktionary

MONROE, proper noun. A Scottish topographic surname​ from Gaelic words meaning "foot of a hill"
MONROE, proper noun. Any of a number of places in the United States.

Dictionary definition

MONROE, noun. United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962).
MONROE, noun. 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831).
MONROE, noun. A town of southeast Michigan on Lake Erie.
MONROE, noun. A town in north central Louisiana.

Wise words

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