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BOWIE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
Synonyms:
Bowie; James Bowie; Jim Bowie
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
pioneer (one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory)
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