HyperDic: harvey

English > 1 sense of the word Harvey:
NOUNperson Harvey, William HarveyEnglish physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood
Harvey > pronunciation
Soundshhaa'rviy
Rhymesanchovy ... wavy: 30 rhymes with viy...
English > Harvey: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657).
SynonymWilliam Harvey
Instance ofdoctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medicoA licensed medical practitioner
scientistA person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
SpanishWilliam Harvey
CatalanHarvey, William Harvey

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