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

Gibraltar, a British overseas territory, has just one hospital, St Bernard's at Europort, meaning residents with more complex medical needs often have to travel abroad, usually to the UK for NHS care if eligible.

From BBC

“Under the assumption of a limited military campaign, the U.S. economy is well-positioned to weather this geopolitical shock thanks to structural factors,” writes Bernard Yaros, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.

From Barron's

"The only place an Iranian could go to without a visa was France," said Bernard Hourcade, a specialist on Iran at the CNRS, France's main research institute.

From Barron's

"Firms are unlikely to pass on the benefit of these refunds to consumers," said Bernard Yaros of Oxford Economics.

From Barron's

The inquest into Jack's death heard the teenager was "plainly under stress" due to what assistant coroner Bernard Richmond KC described as the "frankly ridiculous hours that members of his troop were expected to work".

From BBC