Kosciusko

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

/ ˌkɒs kiˈʌs koʊ, ˌkɒs i-; for 1 also Polish kɔʃˈtʃʊʃ kɔ /

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noun

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

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

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Words nearby Kosciusko

koru, koruna, Koryak, Korzybski, kos, Kosciusko, Kosciuszko, kosha, kosher, kosher pickle, kosher salt

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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|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

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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