Tradescant

/ ˈtrædɛskaent /

noun

1. TradescantJohn15701638MEnglishSCIENCE: botanistTECHNOLOGY: gardener John . 1570–1638, English botanist and gardener to Charles I. He introduced many plants from overseas into Britain
2. TradescantJohn16081662MEnglishSCIENCE: naturalistTECHNOLOGY: gardener his son, John . 1608–62, English naturalist and gardener, who continued his father's work

Example Sentences

The Oxford Dodo originally came to the city as part of a collection of specimens and artefacts compiled by John Tradescant in the 17th Century.

From BBC

The original London plane tree was probably discovered by John Tradescant the Younger in his mid-17th-century London garden.

From New York Times

The oldest surviving collection was assembled in the 17th Century by John Tradescant.

From BBC

—It is to be hoped that the discovery by C. C. R. of Dr. Ducarel's note may yet lead to the obtaining further information concerning the elder Tradescant.

From Project Gutenberg

The brothers Tradescant brought samples of the curious material to Europe about the middle of the 17th century.

From Project Gutenberg