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Synonyms for wellington

Noun

1. Wellington, Duke of Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, the Iron Duke, general, full general, statesman, solon, national leader
usage: British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
2. Wellington, capital of New Zealand, national capital
usage: the capital of New Zealand
3. Hessian boot, hessian, jackboot, Wellington, Wellington boot, boot
usage: (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
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