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henry clay

 

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Noun henry clay has 1 sense
  1. Clay, Henry Clay, the Great Compromiser - United States politician responsible for the Missouri Compromise between free and slave states (1777-1852)
    --1 is a kind of politician, politico, pol, political leader

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Henry Clay

Description:

Henry Clay is a notable American statesman and politician who played a significant role in shaping American history during the early 19th century. He was known for his charismatic leadership, eloquent speeches, and skillful negotiation abilities.

Noun - Sense 1:

Henry Clay, proper noun - a prominent American politician and statesman, known as the "Great Compromiser" for his efforts to maintain national unity in times of division.

Sample sentence: Henry Clay was instrumental in brokering the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which helped ease tensions between the North and the South.

Noun - Sense 2:

henry clay, noun - a type of fine-grained soil, often yellowish or red, used for making pottery or bricks.

Sample sentence: The potter used high-quality henry clay to sculpt the delicate vase.

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