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Greenough

[gree-noh]
noun
  1. Horatio,1805–52, U.S. sculptor.
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Examples from the Web for greenough

Historical Examples

  • Mrs. Greenough replied, "That is just what I was about to say, Sir," and went on with her testimony.

    The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;

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  • Mrs. Greenough was delighted to see me, and treated me like a son.

    Desk and Debit

    Oliver Optic

  • Is there any wrong, you dear Greenough, you would forgive where a woman is concerned?

    Homo

    F. Hopkinson Smith

  • "I shall be very glad to help you, Mrs. Greenough," I added.

    Plane and Plank

    Oliver Optic

  • Mrs. Greenough's curiosity was excited, and I told her all I knew about my past history.

    Plane and Plank

    Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for greenough

Greenough

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