Huxley
Huxley (name) means an English surname, notably borne by biologist Thomas Henry Huxley and writer Aldous Huxley; also a village in Cheshire, England. Example: “Aldous Huxley wrote the dystopian novel Brave New World.”
Word forms
Huxleys plural
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Aldous _____ wrote the dystopian novel Brave New World.
Etymology
From an Old English personal name plus lēah ("woodland clearing").
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What does “Huxley” mean?
The word “Huxley” means an English surname, notably borne by biologist Thomas Henry Huxley and writer Aldous Huxley; also a village in Cheshire, England.
How do you pronounce “Huxley”?
“Huxley” is pronounced HUHKS-lee (/ˈhʌksli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Huxley” in a sentence?
Here is “Huxley” used in a sentence: “Aldous Huxley wrote the dystopian novel Brave New World.”
What part of speech is “Huxley”?
“Huxley” is a name.
Where does the word “Huxley” come from?
The word “Huxley” comes from Old English. From an Old English personal name plus lēah ("woodland clearing").