Etymology

johannite

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johannite · noun1

After Archduke John of Austria (1782-1859), the founder of the Landesmuseum Joanneum in Styria, Austria + -ite.

Johannite · noun, adjective2

From Johan (“John”) + -ite. From Saint John, John the Baptist.

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