Etymology

ambrose

Am·brose
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Today it means: A sweet-scented herb; ambrosia (Dysphania botrys). Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀμβρόσιος“immortal, divine”
  2. English todayAmbrose

From Latin saints' name Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος (ambrósios, “immortal, divine”). Compare Athanasius.

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