<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>1st Duke of Arthur Wellesley, the Iron Duke, 1769–1852, British general and statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister 1828–30.</li><li>Wellington boot: A sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.</li><li>A seaport in and the capital of New Zealand, on S North Island.</li><li>Beef Wellington: A dish made of beef tenderloin coated with pâté and wrapped in pastry.</li></ul>