HyperDic: byrd

English > 2 senses of the word Byrd:
NOUNperson Byrd, William ByrdEnglish organist and composer of church music
person Byrd, Richard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd, Admiral Byrdexplorer and United States naval officer
Byrd > pronunciation
Soundsber'd
RhymesAbelard ... word / Word: 269 rhymes with erd...
English > Byrd: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly / monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623).
SynonymWilliam Byrd
Instance ofcomposersomeone who composes music as a profession
organistA person who plays an organ
SpanishWilliam Byrd
CatalanWilliam Byrd
English > Byrd: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningexplorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957).
SynonymsRichard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd, Admiral Byrd
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
naval officerAn officer in the navy
SpanishRichard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd
CatalanRichard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd

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