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explorer

noun ex·plor·er \ik-ˈsplȯr-ər\

Definition of EXPLORER

1
:  one that explores; especially :  a person who travels in search of geographical or scientific information
2
capitalized :  a member of a coed scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America for young people ages 14 to 20 focusing on career awareness
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First Known Use of EXPLORER

1602

Rhymes with EXPLORER

adorer, corn borer, deplorer, ignorer, restorer
Medical Dictionary

explorer

noun ex·plor·er \ik-ˈsplōr-ər, -ˈsplȯr-\

Medical Definition of EXPLORER

:  an instrument for exploring cavities especially in teeth :  probe 1

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. explorer
  2. explorer tent
  3. air explorer
  4. Sea Explorer
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