JOHN DAVIS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

Synonyms:

Davis; Davys; John Davis; John Davys

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

navigator (in earlier times, a person who explored by ship)

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