Etymology

Nicander

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Today it means: A male given name from Latin Nicander [in turn from Ancient Greek Νίκανδρος (Níkandros)]. Full definition →

Latin Nicander ← Ancient Greek Νίκανδρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΝίκανδρος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromNicander
  3. English todayNicander

Borrowed from Latin Nicander, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Νίκανδρος (Níkandros). Cognate with French Nicandre.

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