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Strauss



Pronunciation: (strous or, for 1–3, 5, Ger. shtrous), [key]
—n.
1. Da•vid Frie•drich Pronunciation: (dä'vēt frē'drikh), [key] 1808–74, German theologian, philosopher, and author.
2. Jo•hann Pronunciation: (yō'hän), [key] 1804–49, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer.
3. his sonJohann (“The Waltz King”), 1825–99, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer.
4. Levi, 1829?–1902, U.S. pants manufacturer: developed Levis.
5. Ri•chard Pronunciation: (rikh'ärt), [key] 1864–1949, German orchestra conductor and composer.

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