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Hooke
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hooke
English
Robert +
Pronunciation
en /hʊk/
Proper noun
en Middle English derived from hook, as an occupational or topographical name or a nickname.
Robert Hooke (1635 – 1703), an English polymath who played an important role in the scientific revolution, through both experimental and theoretical work. His best remembered contribution was the discovery of the biological cell.
en village co/Dorset cc/England.
Derived terms
en Hookean
en hookium
en Individuals