n.
1.United States philosopher (1876-1957)
2.United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan
3.United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812
4.a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears
Idiom of the Day
bank on (someone or something)
to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or something
You can bank on my sister to help you.