Ambrose

biographical name Am·brose \ˈam-ˌbrōz\

Definition of AMBROSE

Saint 339–397 bishop of Milan

— Am·bro·sian \am-ˈbrō-zhən, -zē-ən\ adjective

geographical name Am·brose \ˈam-ˌbrōz\

dredged channel SE New York at entrance to New York harbor N of Sandy Hook 40 feet (12 m) deep, 2000 feet (606 m) at widest point

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