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Meaning of word humboldt from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835).

Synonyms : baron karl wilhelm von humboldt, baron wilhelm von humboldt

Meaning : German naturalist who explored Central and South America and provided a comprehensive description of the physical universe (1769-1859).

Synonyms : baron alexander von humboldt, baron friedrich heinrich alexander von humboldt

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.