Kieffer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kieffer
First recorded in 1875–80; named after American botanist Peter Kieffer (1812–90)
Example Sentences
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Leeds found themselves behind almost immediately when Kieffer Moore put Wrexham in front in the first minute with a left-foot shot.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The two other officers who risked a trial, Matthew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, faced the same charges as Kingsley but were acquitted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Wrexham will provide players for the national side, with the Championship team's new signings Danny Ward, Nathan Broadhead and Kieffer Moore all included.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
“I have full confidence in the board chair of the board of regents and the board to do what is the best of the university,” Kieffer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
Kieffer: Very popular for its productiveness, strength of growth and exceptional quality of fruit for canning and preserving.
From Home Vegetable Gardening — a Complete and Practical Guide to the Planting and Care of All Vegetables, Fruits and Berries Worth Growing for Home Use by F. F. (Frederick Frye) Rockwell
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