Hudson Hudson /ˈhʌdsən/

noun

1. () A New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century  ( Hudson River , Hudson )
   a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
     The historic steamboat cruised along the Hudson River, transporting passengers in style.
   The historic steamboat cruised along the Hudson River, transporting passengers in style.
   
   
2. English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611)  ( Henry Hudson , Hudson )
   English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611)
   
   
3. English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922)  ( Hudson , W. H. Hudson , William Henry Hudson )
   English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922)