Definitions
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- proper noun The
fictional vampire in the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker. - proper noun A former prince of
Wallachia .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips
- noun fictional vampire in a gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker
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Examples
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'Dracula' 1992 Gary Oldman stars in the toothsome title role of what is also known as "Bram Stoker's Dracula" or "Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula"; the title variants may have been efforts to avoid litigation by Universal Studios, which had laid claim to ownership of the title "Dracula" plain and simple.
Nervy 'Young Adult' Dazzles by the Book Joe Morgenstern 2011
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The Bride of Casa Dracula is the third book in the Casa Dracula series after Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (2006) and Midnight Brunch (2007) and the best of the series to date.
“The Bride of Casa Dracula” by Marta Acosta Doug Knipe 2008
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For those who haven't seen it, "Dracula" is a pretty straightforward adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 book.
Comparing ‘Twilight’ And ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ With MTV’s Gore Girls » MTV Movies Blog 2009
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Jenni: Yeah, "Dracula" is so romantic but so overtly sexual.
Comparing ‘Twilight’ And ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ With MTV’s Gore Girls » MTV Movies Blog 2009
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Stoker's "Dracula" is available in countless editions, and since its publication, countless other authors have exploited the vampire in chief's undying appeal.
3 books about Dracula Post 2010
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Also, to backtrack a little, "Dracula" is totally over-the-top with colors and heaving bosoms, lots of red contrasted against the staid Victoriana, and the marketing is too.
Comparing ‘Twilight’ And ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ With MTV’s Gore Girls » MTV Movies Blog 2009
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Like you said earlier, in "Dracula" it's Keanu's character that's the prude.
Comparing ‘Twilight’ And ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ With MTV’s Gore Girls » MTV Movies Blog 2009
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Stoker's "Dracula" is available in countless editions, and since its publication, countless other authors have exploited the vampire in chief's undying appeal.
3 books about Dracula Post 2010
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Possibly off-topic, but "Dracula" is equally as great a read: find out what the real story is about.
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But like all those comics with the dead superheroes that somehow get resurrected, perhaps Dracula is back.
Dracula’s Descendant Brings New Tales « Colleen Anderson 2009
hernesheir commented on the word Dracula
Name of an orchid genus whose flowers resemble a bat.
June 26, 2010