Etymology

elmo

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Elmo · proper noun1

From an Italian contraction of Erasmo, cognate with Erasmus. Also a German short form of Elmar. * By folk etymology seen as a short form of Elmer.

Elmo · noun2

From the character Elmo on Sesame Street.

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