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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Bernard

At some point, Bernard decides to give a bedroom tour, showing off his collection of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy posters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Allen and “Rad” screenwriter Sam Bernard are developing a graphic novel featuring Cru coaching his grandson through Helltrack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The house, with origins in the 15th Century, belonged to textile, fashion and retail entrepreneur Laura Ashley and her husband Bernard and owned by the family until his death in 2009.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Bernard Yaros, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, told MarketWatch that a strong rise in energy prices in early October is likely to lift September PPI by 0.6%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

In science, Bernard notices my armband right off, and he asks me about it super loud.

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

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