Banks
Sir Joseph, 1734–1820, English naturalist.
Nathaniel Pren·tiss [pren-tis], /ˈprɛn tɪs/, 1816–94, U.S. army officer and politician: Speaker of the House 1856–57.
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How to use Banks in a sentence
Joseph Banks, an eminent English literary and philosophical writer, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellSir Joseph Banks, as in the former voyage, directed the equipment of the ship for this particular purpose.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsThe Sir Joseph Banks was also furnished with large landing boats and a life-boat.
Smeaton and Lighthouses | John SmeatonThe party met at Sir Joseph Banks's, the eminent naturalist.
A Book of the West. Volume I Devon | S. Baring-GouldFinally, Sir Joseph Banks joined the expedition, out of simple interest, anxious to employ his energy and fortune.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules Verne
British Dictionary definitions for Banks
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Iain (Menzies). 1954–2013, Scottish novelist and science fiction writer. His novels include The Wasp Factory (1984), The Crow Road (1992), and The Steep Approach to Garbadale (2007); science-fiction (under the name Iain M. Banks) includes Look to Windward (2000)
Sir Joseph . 1743–1820, British botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768–71)
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Scientific definitions for Banks
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British botanist who took part in Captain James Cook's voyage around the world (1768-1771), during which he discovered and cataloged many species of plant and animal life.
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