HOUDINI


Meaning of HOUDINI in English

Hou ‧ di ‧ ni, Harry /huːˈdiːni/ BrE AmE

(1874–1926) a US ↑ magician (=an entertainer who performs magic tricks) and ↑ escapologist , who became famous for his great skill at escaping from chains, ↑ handcuffs , and locked containers, even when he was under water

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.