sylvian

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/ˈsɪlviən/

adjective

Of or relating to Franciscus Sylvius (1614–1672; born Franz de le Boë), Dutch physician and scientist.

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Meanings

sylvian1

adjectivesylvian (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of Sylvian.

Sylvian2

adjective
  1. Of or relating to Franciscus Sylvius (1614–1672; born Franz de le Boë), Dutch physician and scientist.
  2. astronomyOf or relating to the asteroid (511) Davida.

Origin

From Sylvius + -an.

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APA

sylvian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sylvian

MLA

“sylvian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sylvian. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sylvian,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sylvian.

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