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georg wilhelm steller

 

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Noun georg wilhelm steller has 1 sense
  1. Steller, Georg Wilhelm Steller - German naturalist (1709-1746)
    --1 is a kind of naturalist, natural scientist

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Georg Wilhelm Steller

Definition: Georg Wilhelm Steller was an 18th-century German naturalist and explorer who made significant contributions to the fields of natural history and marine biology. He is best known for his discoveries during the Great Northern Expedition, including the Steller's sea cow and the Steller's sea eagle.

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Sense 1: A German naturalist and explorer.

Example sentence: Georg Wilhelm Steller's extensive study of marine life greatly advanced our understanding of the natural world.

Sense 2: Steller's sea cow, an extinct marine mammal.

Example sentence: Georg Wilhelm Steller's encounter with Steller's sea cow on his expedition led to the species' eventual extinction.

Sense 3: Steller's sea eagle, a large bird of prey.

Example sentence: The majestic Steller's sea eagle is named after the notable naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller.

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