Bernard

American  

[ber-nar, bur-nerd, bur-nahrd] / bɛrˈnar, ˈbɜr nərd, bɜrˈnɑrd /

noun

1. Claude 1813–78, French physiologist.

2. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”

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Bernard British  

/ ˈbɜːnəd /

noun

1. Claude (klod). 1813–78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver

2. Saint , known as Bernard of Menthon and the Apostle of the Alps . 923–1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes. Feast day: Aug 20

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Bernard Scientific  

/ bĕr-när′ /

1. French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine.

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Example Sentences

Other characters include Bernard the litter‑picking tree who is described as a "descendant of a legendary environmentalist lineage" inspired by nature documentaries.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Most tech billionaires saw wealth declines in Q1; Bernard Arnault’s wealth fell over 26%, and Warren Buffett exited the top 10.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

His son Adrian happened to live in Panama and connected him to the Xtend clinic, run by Javier Bernard, a doctor, and Edgar Gassan, a former systems engineer.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

After the war, Jacob, back in Louisiana, bought up distressed plantations, and Bernard returned to “this rough, rural, ruined place” to help run their business and agricultural empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

At home I write in my eyeball journal about Isabella being so cute now, and Bernard chasing me at track practice, and how bad I felt for not standing up for Alex.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée