Purcell

[ pur-sel pur-suhl ]

noun

1. Edward Mills [milz], 1912–97, U.S. physicist: Nobel Prize 1952.
2. Henry, 1658?–95, English composer.

Purcell

/ ˈpɜːsəl /

noun

1. PurcellEdward Mills19121997MUSSCIENCE: physicist Edward Mills. 1912–97, US physicist, noted for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic nuclei: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1952)
2. PurcellHenry?16591695MEnglishMUSIC: composer Henry. ?1659–95, English composer, noted chiefly for his rhythmic and harmonic subtlety in setting words. His works include the opera Dido and Aeneas (1689), music for the theatrical pieces King Arthur (1691) and The Fairy Queen (1692), several choral odes, fantasias, sonatas, and church music

Example Sentences

“It will be very interesting to see if they also rely on the Purcell principle in regards to Trump trying to change the rules before the elections,” Yeomans said.

From Salon

Gilbert Purcell, one of his lawyers, told the jury that engineered stone has “nasty, nasty risks” that had not been properly disclosed.

From Los Angeles Times

Purcell and Thompson led 8-6, but Patten and Heliovaara won five of the next six points to seal an incredible victory, one which was marked by a near-deafening roar from a delighted Centre Court audience.

From BBC

Their other touchdown was a four-yard rush by true freshman Adam Mohammed, set up by a 41-yard pass down the left sideline by walk-on quarterback Teddy Purcell to junior wide receiver Denzel Boston.

From Seattle Times

Supreme Court cited Purcell in 2022 when it left an illegal congressional map in place in Alabama for midterm elections while it considered a Republican appeal.

From Salon