Delaware

noun — 2 senses

Delaware

noun

UK /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/

Etymology The river in the northeastern United States was named for Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr (1577–1618). The people and the state were named for the river.

1

A member of the Lenape / Delaware people.

2

An American variety of grape, with compact bunches of small, sweet, amber-colored berries.

Related terms
De La Warr

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