Sherardian

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adjective

Of or relating to William Sherard (1659–1728), English botanist, who established a professorship at the University of Oxford, the Sherardian Professor of Botany.

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Meanings

adjectiveSherardian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to William Sherard (1659–1728), English botanist, who established a professorship at the University of Oxford, the Sherardian Professor of Botany.

Origin

From Sherard + -ian.

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APA

Sherardian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sherardian

MLA

“Sherardian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sherardian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Sherardian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sherardian.

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