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john speke

 

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Noun john speke has 1 sense
  1. Speke, John Speke, John Hanning Speke - English explorer who with Sir Richard Burton was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika; he also discovered Lake Victoria and named it (1827-1864)
    --1 is a kind of explorer, adventurer

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John Speke

Definition:

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) was a British explorer who is best known for his expeditions to Africa in the mid-19th century. He was one of the first Europeans to discover Lake Victoria, and his explorations helped to unravel the mysteries of the Nile River.

Senses:

Noun Sense 1:

a British explorer who discovered Lake Victoria and contributed to the exploration of the Nile River

Example Sentence: John Speke's discovery of Lake Victoria in 1858 was a significant milestone in African exploration.

Noun Sense 2:

a local pub or restaurant that is commonly referred to as "John Speke"

Example Sentence: If you're looking for a great place to grab a pint, you should try the John Speke pub downtown.

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