Major Mitchell

British  

noun

1. Also called: Leadbeater's cockatoo.  an Australian cockatoo, Kakatoe leadbeateri, with a white-and-pink plumage

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Etymology

Origin of Major Mitchell

C19: named after Major (later Sir) Thomas Mitchell (1792–1855), Scots-born Australian explorer

Example Sentences

Even more striking is the recent discovery that the exact brain region Major Mitchell seems to have injured has recently been linked to immorality.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2015

Later, a cockatoo – the Major Mitchell – was named after him.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2014

It may be also remarked," says Major Mitchell,* "that a superstitious custom prevailed among the Gentiles in mourning for the dead.

From Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2 by Grey, George

In 1843, Major Mitchell submitted A plan of exploration to the Governor, who promised to consult the Legislative Council who approved, and voted a sum of one thousand pounds towards the expenses.

From The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 by Favenc, Ernest

Mitchell.—The next traveller who sought to fill up the blank map of Australia was Major Mitchell.

From History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 by Sutherland, Alexander