Purdue

/pɜrˈdu/ proper noun

Definition

A public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, known for engineering and agriculture programs

Etymology

Named after John Purdue (1802-1876), who donated land and money to establish the university in 1869

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Purdue University is famous for producing more astronauts than any other university - they don't call it the 'Cradle of Astronauts' for nothing!

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