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Sherlockian

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Sher·lock·ian

Definition of Sherlockian 

: of or resembling the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes especially in the exercise of unusual powers of deduction solved the mystery with Sherlockian ease could almost see the Sherlockian glitter in the doctor's eyes— Philip Wheelwright

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Sherlock Holmes + English -ian

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