noun
1. English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
• Syn: ↑William Cowper
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑surgeon, ↑operating surgeon, ↑sawbones
2. English poet who wrote hymns and poetry about nature (1731-1800)
• Syn: ↑William Cowper
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑poet
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cowperUseful english dictionary. 2012.