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Lou

American  
[loo] / lu /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Louis.

  2. a female given name, form of Louise.


lou British  
/ luː /

verb

  1. a Scot word for love

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Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Slate

He infuriated his parents by marrying Mary Lou Taylor when he was only 17; she became Stewart’s muse and occasional writing partner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three-year-old Agatha Acker, in a cute gingham outfit and gas mask, brought along her doll, Betty Lou, also tricked out in a pretty dress, and a gas mask.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who won 249 games across 33 seasons at six schools, has died at his home in Florida.

From Los Angeles Times

White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and Adolescence actress Erin Doherty are among the leading contenders for this year's Bafta TV Awards after picking up two nominations each.

From BBC