moriarty

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Moriarty

Noun - Proper noun (1) A fictional character, the antagonist of Sherlock Holmes in the detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Sample Sentence: Many readers consider Professor Moriarty to be Sherlock Holmes' most formidable adversary.

Related Products on Amazon Noun - Proper noun (2) A surname of Irish origin.

Sample Sentence: Jane Moriarty was proud of her Irish heritage.

Related Products on Amazon Noun - Common noun (3) A popular local pub named Moriarty in downtown.

Sample Sentence: Let's meet at Moriarty tonight for some drinks and live music!

Related Products on Amazon Adjective (4) Describing a devious or cunning person or action.

Sample Sentence: The moriarty plan was a clever scheme devised by the mastermind criminal.