Nestor

See also: nestor

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin [Term?].

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Proper noun

Nestor m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Strigopidae kea and kaka.

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Νέστωρ (Néstōr), possibly from νέομαι (néomai, to return safely), νόστος (nóstos, homecoming).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Nestor

  1. (Greek mythology) An old and wise king in Homer's Iliad.
  2. A male given name from Ancient Greek, rare in English.

Translations

Noun

Nestor (plural Nestors)

  1. A wise old man, especially one who serves as a counselor or adviser.

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