lederberg

/ˈlɛdərbɜrɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A hill or mountain on the island of Langeland in Denmark, which is the birthplace of Emil Christian Hansen, the discoverer of the bacteria that causes lactic acid fermentation.

“Lederberg is a small village located at the foot of the Lederberg hill.”

Synonyms

  • hill
  • mountain

Antonyms

  • plain
  • valley