Eakins

[ ey-kinz ]
/ ˈeɪ kɪnz /

noun

Thomas, 1844–1916, U.S. painter.

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Words nearby Eakins

eaglestone, eaglet, eaglewood, eagre, EAK, Eakins, ealdorman, Ealing, EAM, Eames, Eames chair
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Example sentences from the Web for Eakins

  • One of Mr. Eakins's most ambitions paintings represents a surgical operation before a class in anatomy.

    Art in America|Samuel Greene Wheeler (S.G.W.) Benjamin

British Dictionary definitions for Eakins

Eakins
/ (ˈiːkɪnz) /

noun

Thomas. 1844–1916, US painter of portraits and sporting life: a noted realist
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