Byrd

Other forms: Byrds

Definitions of Byrd
  1. noun
    English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
    synonyms: William Byrd
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    composer
    someone who composes music as a profession
    organist
    a person who plays an organ
  2. noun
    explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
    synonyms: Admiral Byrd, Richard E. Byrd, Richard Evelyn Byrd
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    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
    naval officer
    an officer in the navy
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