Wilson

noun

1. author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

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   Synonyms harriet wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991)

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   Synonyms angus frank johnstone wilson sir angus wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813)

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   Synonyms alexander wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. United States physicist honored for his work on cosmic microwave radiation (born in 1918)

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   Synonyms robert woodrow wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993)

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   Synonyms john tuzo wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)

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   Synonyms james wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929)

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   Synonyms e. o. wilson edward osborne wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959)

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   Synonyms charles thomson rees wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. United States literary critic (1895-1972)

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   Synonyms edmund wilson

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. 28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924)

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    Synonyms president wilson thomas woodrow wilson woodrow wilson

    Source: WordNet 3.0

11. a peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high)

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    Synonyms mount wilson

    Source: WordNet 3.0