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NOGUCHI

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

United States bacteriologist (born in Japan) who discovered the cause of yellow fever and syphilis (1876-1928)

Synonyms:

Hideyo Noguchi; Noguchi

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

bacteriologist (a biologist who studies bacteria)

Sense 2

Meaning:

United States sculptor (1904-1988)

Synonyms:

Isamu Noguchi; Noguchi

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

carver; sculptor; sculpturer; statue maker (an artist who creates sculptures)

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