English dictionary

Joseph

/'/j//oU/z/E/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

noun.person

Synonyms chief joseph

Source: WordNet 3.0
(Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
(New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front.

noun

Source: webster1913