Polk

American  

[pohk] / poʊk /

noun

1. James Knox, 1795–1849, the 11th president of the U.S. 1845–49.

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Polk British  

/ pəʊk /

noun

1. James Knox. 1795–1849, US statesman; 11th president of the US (1845–49). During his administration, Texas and territory now included in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California were added to the Union

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Example Sentences

“Back then, people thought polk salad was grass,” he said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2018

The whole story about polk salad — this bitter root they would go gather and boil up — he only knew of that because he had experienced it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2018

"Back then, people thought polk salad was grass," White said.

From Fox News • Oct. 25, 2018

They are quite fond of wild fruits, such as persimmons, polk berries, apples and paw-paws; also of certain vegetables, especially onions.

From Fur Farming A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc. by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)

One day in 'bout er week Mis' Sally wuz feedin' de chickens when she heard somethin' in de polk berry bushes behin' de hen house.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1 by Various