Word
ambrose
Phoneticsam·brose
/ˈæmˌbɹoʊz/
Definitions
01a person's name
n. a traditional name for a man or a family name.
n. A masculine given name or a patronymic surname of Greek origin.
“Ambrose was a famous writer who lived many years ago.”
“The historian noted that the surname Ambrose appeared frequently in the parish records of the nineteenth century.”
Formal
Usage
Capitalized as a proper noun.
Teaching tip
While rare today, it is often encountered in historical or literary contexts.
02a plant
n. a type of plant that has a very sweet smell.
n. A sweet-scented herb, specifically Dysphania botrys, also known as Jerusalem oak.
“The garden was filled with the scent of ambrose in the summer.”
“The botanist identified the specimen as ambrose, noting its characteristic aromatic foliage.”
Technical
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the species in general.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Latin saints' name Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος (ambrósios, “immortal, divine”). Compare Athanasius.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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