British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
"The Duke of Wellington was celebrated both as the general who crushed Napoleon's army at Waterloo and later as a prominent British Prime Minister."
the capital of New Zealand
"Wellington is the windy capital city of New Zealand where many tourists visit to see Parliament House."
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
"The soldier pulled on his heavy wellingtons before marching through the muddy field."
A Wellington boot.
"The repairman suggested that I bring my wellingtons to his shop for cleaning."
Meat baked in a puff pastry.
Alternative letter-case form of Wellington (the boot).
In plain English: A wellington is a type of waterproof boot that covers your whole foot and goes up to just below your knee, often used for walking through mud or rain.
"She put on her wellingtons before stepping into the muddy garden."
The capital city of New Zealand.
"Wellington is often crowded during its annual maritime festival because it serves as the capital city of New Zealand."
The word wellington comes from an earlier form meaning "estate," with its second part derived from the Old English tūn. While scholars are unsure about the first element's origin in either Shropshire or Somerset, it may refer to a ridge, device, personal name, or trap depending on which location is considered.