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Nestor

American  
[nes-ter, -tawr] / ˈnɛs tər, -tɔr /

noun

Classical Mythology.

  1. the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.

Nestor British  
/ ˈnɛstɔː /

noun

  1. Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War

  2. (sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage

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The region is replete with dissidents loyal to warlord Nestor Gregorio Vera Fernandez -- better known as Ivan Mordisco, Colombia's most wanted guerrilla.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Mayor Nestor Archival said on Saturday that signs of life had been detected at the site in Cebu City, two days after the incident.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“They offered him opportunities to build with his hands and he was super motivated to give back,” Nestor explained.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

The first room features artifacts excavated from around the Palace of Nestor.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

“But you’ll help me lay Nestor and the Squaller to rest here?”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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