JAMES BOWIE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)

Synonyms:

Bowie; James Bowie; Jim Bowie

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

pioneer (one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory)

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