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Ehrlich

American  
[eyr-likh] / ˈeɪr lɪx /

noun

  1. Paul 1854–1915, German physician, bacteriologist, and chemist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1908.


Ehrlich British  
/ ˈeːrlɪç /

noun

  1. Paul (paul). 1854–1915, German bacteriologist, noted for his pioneering work in immunology and chemotherapy and for his discovery of a remedy for syphilis: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1908

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Ehrlich Scientific  
/ ârlĭk /
  1. German bacteriologist who was a pioneer in the study of the blood and the immune system, and in the development of drugs to fight specific disease-causing agents. He discovered a compound that was effective in combating sleeping sickness as well as a drug, called salvarsan, that cured syphilis.


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The first great Poland team – “Gorski’s Eagles” - were denied what they believed to be their just desserts when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the 1974 World Cup by West Germany, natürlich.

From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2016

The first great Poland team – “Gorski’s Eagles” - were denied what they believed to be their just desserts when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the 1974 World Cup by West Germany, natürlich.

From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2016

"Natürlich, natürlich," shouted Dellwig, his voice in strangest contrast to hers, which was particularly sweet and gentle.

From The Benefactress by Elizabeth

The manners are excellent and free from pompousness or awkwardness of any kind, simple, and when he is graciously disposed, as he was to me, sehr herzlich und natürlich.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 by Benson, Arthur Christopher

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