Carlson: Meaning and Definition of

Carl•son

Pronunciation: (kärl'sun), [key]
— n.
  1. 1875–1956, U.S. physiologist, born in Sweden.
  2. 1906–68, U.S. inventor of xerographic copying process.
  3. 1896–1947, U.S. Marine Corps general in World War II.
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