wellington
wellington Lexical Profile
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New Zealand The capital city of New Zealand, located at the southwestern tip of the North Island on the Cook Strait.
"After exploring the rugged landscapes of the South Island, they caught the ferry across the Cook Strait to spend a few days in Wellington."
British A knee-length waterproof rubber or plastic boot, typically worn in wet or muddy conditions.
"He slipped on his wellingtons before heading out into the muddy garden to pull weeds."
A culinary dish consisting of a fillet of beef coated with pâté and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked.
"For the holiday dinner, she prepared an elaborate beef wellington accompanied by a rich red wine reduction."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), a prominent British military leader and statesman. The term became an eponym for several things associated with him, including a style of waterproof boot, a pastry-wrapped beef dish, and the capital city of New Zealand.
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