Kosciusko

[ kos-kee-uhs-koh, kos-ee-; for 1 also Polish kawsh-choosh-kaw ]

noun
  1. Thaddeus Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kościuszko, 1746–1817, Polish patriot: general in the American Revolutionary army.

  2. Mount, the highest mountain in Australia, in SE New South Wales. 7,316 feet (2,230 meters).

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How to use Kosciusko in a sentence

  • Locally, Esters is well-known as a genealogy expert, and I'd heard about her from a Kosciusko librarian.

    Oprah's Cousin Bashes Book | Alex Heard | April 22, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • It is said that when Kosciusko first presented himself, and was asked what he could do, he briefly answered: "Try me."

    The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
  • He addressed friendly and affectionate letters to Kosciusko and others, and invited them to be his guests at the White House.

    Thomas Jefferson | Edward S. Ellis et. al.
  • Dick was with the regiment when the great Kosciusko helped them to fortify West Point.

    Boys and Girls of Colonial Days | Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
  • Thaddeus Kosciusko had returned from the United States, where he had fought for liberty and was trying to save his own country.

    The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • Well might Kosciusko thereafter dress in the garb of a peasant; a gentleman's dress was a badge of dishonor.

    The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.

British Dictionary definitions for Kosciusko

Kosciusko

/ (ˌkɒsɪˈʌskəʊ) /


noun
  1. Thaddeus, Polish name Tadeusz Kościusko. 1746–1817, Polish general: fought for the colonists in the American War of Independence and led an unsuccessful revolt against the partitioning of Poland (1794)

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