What is another word for lesseps?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛsɛps] (IPA)

Synonyms for Lesseps:

What are the hypernyms for Lesseps?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lesseps

Look at M. lesseps and his wonderful Suez Canal.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
The grand work of De lesseps demands continual labor and vigilance.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Under Ferdinand de lesseps, creator of the Suez Canal, the French company had performed extensive excavations at Panama.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews

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