Nostradamus
Nostradamus proper noun: a French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
Proper noun
Nostradamus
- A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
- Someone who makes accurate prophecies.
- The so-called "Nostradamus" of U.S. elections has admitted he was wrong after former—and now future—president Donald Trump won the 2024 contest despite his prediction that Vice President Kamala Harris would emerge victorious.2024 November 8, Joe Edwards, “Allan Lichtman Admits He Was Wrong About Harris Election Win, Explains Why”, in Newsweek
Noun
Nostradamus (plural Nostradamuses)
Nostradamus meaning in Hindi, Arabic and Thai
Nostradamus in Hindi
- Nostradamus
- नोस्ट्राडेमस nosṭrāḍemas
Nostradamus in Arabic
- Nostradamus
- نُوسْتْرَادَامُوس nustradāmus
Nostradamus in Thai
- Nostradamus
- นอสตราดามุส nôttraadaamút
Forms of Nostradamus
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Origin of Nostradamus
Michel de Nostredame's surname is one that honors Saint Mary (Our Lady). More details (if desired) are available at Nostradamus § Childhood.
Since before 1908. Most likely from wordplay among physicians, as a playful agent noun for quacks who give nostrums to their patients, playing on wide familiarity with a cultural reference to the famous (and dubiously effective) Nostradamus.
Phrases with Nostradamus
Questions about Nostradamus
- What does Nostradamus mean?
- Nostradamus means a French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
- What is Nostradamus in Hindi?
- Nostradamus in Hindi is नोस्ट्राडेमस (nosṭrāḍemas). See Nostradamus meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Nostradamus?
- Nostradamus can be a proper noun or a noun.
Words near Nostradamus in the dictionary
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