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

As a kid, his favourite song was Bernard Hoffer's gloriously over-the-top Thundercats theme, external, so that's the level he aspired to.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Composer Ari Balouzian borrows bits of Bernard Herrmann’s violin score from “Vertigo” while cinematographer David Bolen makes the audience hold its breath by framing an image of Fielder and Holmes like they might kiss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 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

Heck, Bernard Herrmann’s eerie theme song alone will outlive humanity.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026

Jace chuckles and slaps Bernard on the back, and then he walks out before I have time to say I’m not broken.

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

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