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nounUnited States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
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nouna maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
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nouna retail dealer in provisions and suppliestype of:
Definition that contains chandler
- marlowe tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
- chandlery candles and other commodities sold by a chandler
- philip marlowe tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler