hillary, sir

Hil·la·ry

[hil-uh-ree]
noun
1.
Sir Edmund P. 1919–2008, New Zealand mountain climber who scaled Mt. Everest 1953.
2.
a male or female given name.
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Hillary (ˈhɪlərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Sir Edmund. 1919--2008, New Zealand explorer and mountaineer. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest (1953); New Zealand ambassador to India (1984--89)

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Hillary, sir is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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