Sherlockian

Sher·lock·ian

[shur-lok-ee-uhn]
adjective
1.
pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.
noun
2.
a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Origin:
see -ian

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