Hudson

/ˈhʌdsən/

Other forms: Hudsons

Definitions of Hudson

1. noun

   a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
   synonyms: Hudson River

   example of:

   river

   a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
2. noun

   English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611)
   synonyms: Henry Hudson

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   navigator

   in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
3. noun

   English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922)
   synonyms: W. H. Hudson, William Henry Hudson

   example of:

   natural scientist, naturalist

   a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology)