Ross Definition

ross
noun
  1. Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
  2. British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic; located the north magnetic pole in 1831; discovered the Ross Sea in Antarctica; nephew of Sir John Ross (1800-1862)
  3. British physician who discovered that mosquitos transmit malaria (1857-1932)
  4. a politician in Wyoming who was the first woman governor in the United States (1876-1977)
  5. American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752-1836)

"Ross" in song lyrics

See how ross is used in real songs:

  • "I think you better take some lessons yeah, from Diana Ross"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Birds With No Wings
  • "I present to you, our leader, Gambino with the Nina Ross..."
    Bizzy Bone — Roll Call
  • "Last and long, always stronger with the nina ross"
    Botany Boys — Botany is Tha Block

Words that rhyme with ross

Usage tips for "ross"

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