huxley
IPA: hˈʌksɫi
Root Word: Huxley
noun
- (uncountable) A placename:
- A village in Hargrave and Huxley parish, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ510614).
- A hamlet in Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada, named after Thomas Henry Huxley.
- A city in Story County, Iowa, United States.
- A city in Shelby County, Texas, United States.
- (countable) A habitational surname from Old English.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
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Examples of "huxley" in Sentences
- The author Aldous Huxley is best known for his novel "Brave New World
- Huxley was a prominent figure in the world of psychedelic drugs
- The Huxley family has a long history of intellectual pursuits and creative endeavors
- Many scholars admire the depth of Huxley's philosophical writings
- The Huxley Institute is dedicated to promoting education and research in the field of genetics
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