Ambrose

proper nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈæmbɹəʊz//
United States//ˈæmbɹoʊz//

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

proper noun

1
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
2
A surname originating as a patronymic.
3
A city in Coffee County, Georgia.
4
A city and village in North Dakota.
5
A town in Queensland, Australia.

Etymology

From Latin saints' name Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ἀμβρόσιος (ambrósios, “immortal, divine”). Compare Athanasius.

ambition · Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers…ambitious · Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor,…ambrose · A sweet-scented herb; ambrosia (Dysphania botrys).

Ambrose · A male given name from Ancient Greek.

ambulance · An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill…ambush · The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or…ambushed · Having been the target of an ambush.

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