carson

Noun
US[kahr-suhn]/ˈkɑrsən/2 syllablesalso [kahr-zuhn] /ˈkɑrzən/

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Noun (2)

  1. United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)Synonyms: Rachel CarsonRachel Louise CarsonInstance of biologist, environmentalist
  2. United States frontiersman who guided Fremont's expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the American Civil War (1809-1868)Synonyms: Kit CarsonChristopher CarsonInstance of frontiersman, backwoodsman
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