Associations to the word «Curtis»

Wiktionary

CURTIS, proper noun. An English surname​, originally a nickname for a refined or courtly person.
CURTIS, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Dictionary definition

CURTIS, noun. English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799).

Wise words

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