Greenough

[ gree-noh ]

/ ˈgri noʊ /

noun

Horatio,1805–52, U.S. sculptor.

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Examples from the Web for greenough

I was astonished at his kindness and condescension, when Mrs. Greenough told me who and what he was.
Plane and Plank|Oliver Optic
There is a gigantic statue of Washington, by Greenough, out in the grounds in front of the building.
North America, Volume II (of 2)|Anthony Trollope
Greenough expostulated with Cooper, after (p. 156) reading that novel.
James Fenimore Cooper|Thomas R. Lounsbury
Few statues have ever given rise to more conflicting criticisms than Greenough's "Washington" in the grounds of the Capitol.
Art in America|Samuel Greene Wheeler (S.G.W.) Benjamin

He was never so happy as when Mr. Greenough announced his purpose of sending Harriet to the academy two or three years.
Mind Amongst the Spindles|Various

British Dictionary definitions for greenough

Greenough

/ (ˈɡriːnəʊ) /

noun

George Bellas. 1778–1855, English geologist, founder of the Geological Society of London

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