maurice
maurice — biographical name
1. A 16th-century German prince who ruled the region of Saxony and fought as a gene
A 16th-century German prince who ruled the region of Saxony and fought as a general during the religious wars between Catholic and Protestant rulers in central Europe.
Lara wrote a report on Maurice of Saxony for her European history class.
biographical reference in an academic context
After winning the war in 1547, Maurice became the elector of Saxony.
Tourists can see a statue of Maurice in the old town of Dresden.
Maurice surprised other rulers by switching sides during the religious war.
用法筆記
Maurice of Saxony (1521–1553) was a German nobleman who fought on both the Catholic and Protestant sides during the Schmalkaldic War. He is studied in the context of Reformation-era European politics.
maurice — geographical name
1. A river about 40 miles (65 km) long that flows through southwestern New Jersey i
A river about 40 miles (65 km) long that flows through southwestern New Jersey in the northeastern United States and empties into Delaware Bay.
Ryan and Yuki spent the afternoon kayaking on the Maurice River.
geographical reference with a leisure activity
The Maurice River flows past farms and forests before reaching Delaware Bay.
Lakan spotted dozens of heron nests along the banks of the Maurice River.
A new park was built near the Maurice River to protect the local wetlands.
用法筆記
The Maurice River is known for its wetlands and serves as an important habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Its name comes from the same Latin origin as the personal name Maurice.