wilkes, charles
Encyclopedia

wilkes, charles

U.S. naval officer who explored the region of Antarctica named for him.

Learn more about Wilkes, Charles with a free trial on Britannica.com.

Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
Cite This Source
Explore Dictionary.com
Previous Definition: wilkes land
Next Definition: wilkes-barre
Words Near: wilkes, charles
More from Thesaurus.com
Synonyms and Antonyms for wilkes, charles
More from Reference.com
Search for articles containing wilkes, charles
More from Dictionary.com Translator
00:10
Wilkes, charles is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...
Dictionary.com Word FAQs

Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.

Differences
Etymology/Origins
Grammar/Usage/Style
Spelling
Trivia
What is the Word For...? Where Can I Find...?
I have a question that isn't answered here
Partners:WordBloglinesCitysearchThe Daily BeastAsk AnswersAsk KidsLife123SendoriHome Advisor
Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
About PRIVACY POLICY Terms API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Suggest a Word Help
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT