Daniel Boone
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- proper noun
- /ˈdænjəl bun/
- Did you know that Daniel Boone was a famous frontiersman?
Examples
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Many stories have been told about Daniel Boone and his adventures on the American frontier.
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In the 18th century, Daniel Boone explored the wilderness of Kentucky.
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A statue of Daniel Boone stands in several American cities to commemorate his pioneering achievements.
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Some history books highlight Daniel Boone as a symbol of courage and exploration.
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A statue of Daniel Boone stands in several American cities to commemorate his pioneering achievements.
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Many stories have been told about Daniel Boone and his adventures on the American frontier.
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In the 18th century, Daniel Boone explored the wilderness of Kentucky.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Daniel + Boone
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the constituent words 'Daniel' and 'Boone' are personal names and do not carry descriptive senses that would allow a learner to infer 'American pioneer and explorer'. Knowledge of the MWE therefore requires cultural or encyclopedic knowledge rather than compositional word knowledge, so it is not derivable by a B1 learner who only knows the parts.
Etymology
Daniel Boone was a real American pioneer who explored and settled parts of Kentucky in the 1700s, often walking through wild woods, cutting trails, and helping new settlers. That's why his name is used as a short symbol for 'exploration' and 'pioneer spirit'.