wilkes (Meaning)
wilkes (n)
English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
United States explorer of Antarctica (1798-1877)
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wilkes Sentence Examples
- The Wilkes Expedition was a significant American naval exploration that charted vast regions of the Pacific Ocean.
- The Wilkes Land in Antarctica is named after the expedition's leader, Charles Wilkes.
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania was founded by Colonel John Wilkes and named in his honor.
- Wilkes University is a private institution in Pennsylvania that offers a range of academic programs.
- The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport serves the northeastern Pennsylvania region.
- Wilkes Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in the city of Wilkes-Barre.
- Wilkes Lake is a popular recreation spot located near Dallas, Pennsylvania.
- Wilkes County, North Carolina is home to the Stone Mountain State Park and the Yadkin River.
- Wilkes Harbour is a coastal area near the town of Southport, Maine.
- Wilkes Spirit is a brand of whiskey produced by the Wilkes Distillery in Kentucky.
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English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797), United States explorer of Antarctica (1798-
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The Wilkes Expedition was a significant American naval exploration that charted vast regions of the Pacific Ocean.
The Wilkes Land in Antarctica is named after the expedition's leader, Charles Wilkes.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania was founded by Colonel John Wilkes and named in his honor.
Wilkes University is a private institution in Pennsylvania that offers a range of academic programs.
