Hofmann: Meaning and Definition of

Hof•mann

Pronunciation: (hof'mun Ger.,Pol. hôf'män), [key]
— n.
  1. 1818–92, German chemist.
  2. 1880–1966, U.S. painter, born in Germany.
  3. 1876–1957, U.S. pianist and composer, born in Poland.
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