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Muir

UK/mjʊə(ɹ)/ US/mɪɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)

Synonyms

Origin

From Scots muir (“moor”). A derivation from Scottish Gaelic muir (“ocean”) has also been suggested.

Phrases

  • Muir Beach
  • Muir of Ord
  • Muir-Torre syndrome

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