Hippokrates
Hippokrates is the alternative spelling of Hippocrates.
Meaning of Hippocrates
Proper noun
Hippocrates
- A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἱπποκράτης (Hippokrátēs), notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine".
- The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates promoted wine for various purposes, including reducing fevers and dressing wounds.2022 January 22, Jonathan Reiner, “If you think that glass of wine is good for you, it’s time to reconsider”, in CNN, archived from the original on 12 Aug 2025
Origin of Hippokrates
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek Ἱπποκράτης (Hippokrátēs).
Questions about Hippokrates
- What is Hippokrates the alternative spelling of?
- Hippokrates is the alternative spelling of Hippocrates.
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