Phelps

American

[felps] / fɛlps /

noun

William Lyon 1865–1943, U.S. educator and literary critic.
a male given name.

Phelps British

/ fɛlps /

noun

Michael ( Fred ). born 1985, US swimmer, who won a record eighteen gold medals at three Olympic Games: six in 2004, eight in 2008, and four in 2012

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Leah and Maggie held daily sittings in front of the parlor fire at a hotel called the Phelps House.

From Literature

The three doctors had attended a séance at the Phelps House and noticed that the rapping sounds seemed to originate closer to Maggie.

From Literature

Six additional witnesses were invited into the parlor of the Phelps House.

From Literature

Only US swimming great Michael Phelps, who won 23 gold medals, has more Olympic titles to his name.

From BBC

The only athlete in Winter or Summer Games history with more Olympic titles than Klaebo is American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 23 golds.

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