sir walter ralegh

Meaning of word sir walter ralegh from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia. Introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618).

Synonyms : ralegh, raleigh, sir walter raleigh, walter ralegh, walter raleigh

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.