Owens

biographical name
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Definition of Owens

 (Entry 1 of 2)

Jesse 1913–1980 James Cleveland Owens American track-and-field athlete

Owens

geographical name
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Definition of Owens (Entry 2 of 2)

river in eastern California formerly flowing into Owens Lake (now dry), and now supplying water to the city of Los Angeles by way of the Los Angeles Aqueduct