English Explanatory Dictionary

Darwin's Bulldog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Nickname for Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895), British biologist and comparative anatomist
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  1. Alternative letter-case form of Darwin's Bulldog

Word forms

Darwin's Bulldog

Etymology

From a comparison the English biologist Huxley made between himself and the bulldog, since they are both ferocious fighters (the bulldog fights with spirit to win fights, and Huxley fought with spirit in defense of evolution). Also, a pun on actual animals named after Darwin (Darwin's finch, Darwin's frog, etc.).

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