Bourbaki

/ (ˈbɔːbəkɪ) /

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Nicholas Bourbaki the pseudonym of a group of mainly French mathematicians that, since 1939, has been producing a monumental work on advanced mathematics, Eléments de Mathématique

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bounty bag, bounty hunter, bouquet, bouquet garni, bouquetier, Bourbaki, Bourbon, Bourbon biscuit, Bourbonism, Bourbonnais, bourbon rose

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Example sentences from the Web for Bourbaki

Bourbaki attempted to commit suicide, but only inflicted a severe wound, from which he afterwards recovered.
A History of Germany|Bayard Taylor
Bourbaki may relieve Belfort, but in that corner of France what is he to do?
The Young Franc Tireurs|G. A. Henty
Bourbaki yelled and pulled at the oars with all his might, encouraging the others.
Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific|Felix Speiser
To-day we are told that Bourbaki has gained a great victory, raised the siege of Belfort, and is about to enter Germany.
Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris|Henry Labouchre

See also the article Bourbaki for the curious Regnier episode connected with the surrender of Metz.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 4|Various

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