
Meaning of MATTHEW CALBRAITH PERRY
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[n] 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; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858) |
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| | Synonyms: | | Perry |
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| | See Also: | | admiral, full admiral | |
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