Lou·is (l   s), Joe Originally Joseph Louis Barrow. Known as "the Brown Bomber." 1914-1981. American prizefighter who held the heavyweight title for nearly 12 years (1937-1949), successfully defending it for a record 25 times. |
louis [ˈluːɪ (French) lwi]
n pl louis [ˈluːɪz (French) lwi]
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) short for louis d'or
Louis [ˈluːɪs]
n
(Biographies / Louis, Joe (1914-1981) M, US, SPORT AND GAMES: boxer) Joe, real name Joseph Louis Barrow, nicknamed the Brown Bomber. 1914-81, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1937-49)
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| Noun | 1. |  Louis - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981) |
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