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Washington (iou)



Washington noun. US. M19.
[George Washington (1732-99), first president of the United States, the US federal capital and seat of government (Washington DC), and a State in the north-western US.]
I. attrib.
Used to designate things named after or associated with Washington or the state of Washington. M19.
Washington clam a large edible clam, Saxidomus nuttalli, found off the coasts of south-western N. America. Washington lily a tall lily, Lilium washingtonianum, with fragrant pure white flowers, found in the mountains of California and Oregon. Washington pie a light cake made of sponge layers with a jam or filling.
II.
fig. The US government or any of its departments. E20.
Washingto'nologist noun a person who studies or is an expert in the workings of the US government etc. M20.