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Thoreau
thuh-ROH
Thoreau (name) means a surname of French origin, most notably borne by American writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. Example: “Thoreau wrote "Walden" while living beside the pond.”
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A surname of French origin, most notably borne by American writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
"Thoreau wrote "Walden" while living beside the pond."
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What does “Thoreau” mean?
The word “Thoreau” means a surname of French origin, most notably borne by American writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
How do you pronounce “Thoreau”?
“Thoreau” is pronounced thuh-ROH (/θəˈɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thoreau” in a sentence?
Here is “Thoreau” used in a sentence: “Thoreau wrote "Walden" while living beside the pond.”
What part of speech is “Thoreau”?
“Thoreau” is a name.
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