Associations to the word «Bernard»

Wiktionary

BERNARD, proper noun. A male given name.
BERNARD, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.
BERNARD, noun. Shortened form of Saint Bernard (the dog).

Dictionary definition

BERNARD, noun. French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878).

Wise words

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