Meaning of Joplin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɑplən/

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  1. Noun

    Joplin

    Definitions

    1. United States singer who died of a drug overdose at the height of her popularity (1943-1970)
  2. 2. United States composer who was the first creator of ragtime to write down his compositions (1868-1917)

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