GOULD


Meaning of GOULD in English

I. Gould, Glenn /ɡuːld/ BrE AmE

(1932–82) a Canadian ↑ pianist known especially for playing piano music by J.S. ↑ Bach

II. Gould, Ste ‧ phen Jay /ˈstiːv ə n dʒeɪ/ BrE AmE

(1941–2002) a US scientist who worked in the area of ↑ paleontology (=the study of ancient animals and plants that have been preserved in rock) . He wrote many books about ↑ evolution , and was known for his skill in communicating scientific ideas to ordinary people.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.