McGonagall

/ məˈɡɒnəɡəl /

noun

1. McGonagallWilliam1830?1902MScottishWRITING: poet William. 1830–?1902, Scottish writer of doggerel, noted for its bathos, repetitive rhymes, poor scansion, and ludicrous effect

Example Sentences

In the Harry Potter films, she played the acerbic Professor Minerva McGonagall, famous for her pointed witch's hat and stern manner with the young wizards at Hogwarts.

From BBC

When we think of Dame Maggie Smith she fits that descriptor since, to the average American, she is Professor Minerva McGonagall from the “Harry Potter” movies or Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham on “Downton Abbey.”

From Salon

Between “Downton” and Professor McGonagall an adoring public saw in Smith an endlessly entertaining, tippling grandmother and that endearing teacher who balanced strictness with caring.

From Salon

Her role as the formidable Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films won her legions of younger fans - something she seemed to enjoy.

From BBC

The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in ‘Downton Abbey’ and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, died Friday.

From Los Angeles Times