Muir

American  

[myoor] / myʊər /

noun

1. Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.

2. John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

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muir ¹ British  

/ myr, mjuːr, muːr /

noun

1. 1. a Scot word for moor 1

   2. ( in place names )

      Sheriffmuir

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Muir ² British  

/ mjʊə /

noun

1. Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

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Example Sentences

Speaking on Evening Extra on Radio Ulster, Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir welcomed the announcement saying that it is "significant and important" but was "long overdue".

From BBC

Among the recipients were educators from Pasadena Unified’s John Muir High School, which was spared from flames but whose staff and students were deeply affected by the conflagration.

From Los Angeles Times

Archaeologist Thomas Muir, who led the excavation, said it appeared that some kind of "horrible event" such as famine had led to so many burials at the same time.

From BBC

The sad detective is nothing new, but Skarsgård and Walker are perhaps the most charming and heartbreaking “haunting” since “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.”

From Los Angeles Times

It provides significant employment to the town of Dunbar, six miles to the west – birthplace of the naturalist John Muir who's credited with establishing the modern day conservation movement.

From BBC