Meaning of the word wellington in English

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wellington

US /ˈwel.ɪŋ.tən/
UK /ˈwel.ɪŋ.tən/
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Noun

1.

a type of waterproof boot, typically made of rubber or PVC, reaching to the knee or calf, worn in wet or muddy conditions.

Example:
She put on her Wellingtons before walking through the muddy field.
Children love splashing in puddles with their colourful Wellingtons.
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