单词 | nightingale, florence |
释义 | Nightingale, FlorenceAn English nurse of the nineteenth century, known for establishing a battlefield hospital for British soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. Her tireless service, at night as well as during the day, gained her the nickname “Lady with the Lamp.” notes for Nightingale, FlorenceFlorence Nightingale's diligence made her a symbol (see also symbol) for all nursing and for any kind of dedicated service. Words nearby Nightingale, Florencenightgown, nighthawk, night heron, nightie, nightingale, Nightingale, Florence, Nightingale ward, nightjar, night jasmine, Night Journey, night key The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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