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Car·mi·chael

 (kär′mī-kəl), Hoagland Howard Known as "Hoagy." 1899-1981.
American songwriter whose many popular works include "Stardust" (1927) and "Georgia on My Mind" (1930).
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Carmichael

(kɑːˈmaɪkəl)
n
(Biography) Hoaglund Howard (ˈhəʊɡlənd), known as Hoagy. 1899–1981, US pianist, singer, and composer of such standards as "Star Dust" (1929).
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Car•mi•chael

(ˈkɑr maɪ kəl)

n.
1. Hoagland Howard ( “Hoagy” ), 1899–1981, U.S. songwriter.
2. Stokely, 1941–98, U.S. civil-rights leader, born in Trinidad.
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