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James Cook

Noun

1. A British explorer, navigator, and captain in the Royal Navy. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, accurately charting many areas and making significant discoveries.

Example sentence: James Cook is known for his exploration of the Pacific and his contributions to the field of cartography.

Noun

2. The name of a famous Australian cricketer, James Cook, who played for the national team from 1877-1894.

Example sentence: James Cook was one of the greatest cricketers Australia has ever produced.

Adjective

1. Referring to something popularized or made famous by James Cook.

Example sentence: The James Cook expedition brought several indigenous plant species into the realm of popular botanical knowledge.

Adjective

2. Describing something characteristic of or native to the region associated with Captain James Cook.

Example sentence: The James Cook Museum displays a wide range of local artifacts and cultural treasures.