Kahn
[kahn] /kɑn/
noun
1.
Louis Isadore, 1901–74, U.S. architect, born in Estonia.
/kɑːn/
noun
1.
Herman. 1922–83, US mathematician and futurologist; director of the Hudson Institute (1961–83)
2.
Louis I(sadore). 1901–74, US architect, noted for his art museums at Yale (1951–53), Fort Worth (1966–72), and New Haven (1969–74)
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