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Ehrlich

Ehrlich (name) means a German and Jewish surname meaning "honest" or "honorable," notably borne by bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich. Example: “Paul Ehrlich pioneered work in immunology and chemotherapy.”

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A German and Jewish surname meaning "honest" or "honorable," notably borne by bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich.
"Paul Ehrlich pioneered work in immunology and chemotherapy."

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Etymology

From German "ehrlich," meaning honest.

Origin: German

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What does “Ehrlich” mean?

The word “Ehrlich” means a German and Jewish surname meaning "honest" or "honorable," notably borne by bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich.

How do you use “Ehrlich” in a sentence?

Here is “Ehrlich” used in a sentence: “Paul Ehrlich pioneered work in immunology and chemotherapy.”

What part of speech is “Ehrlich”?

“Ehrlich” is a name.

Where does the word “Ehrlich” come from?

The word “Ehrlich” comes from German. From German "ehrlich," meaning honest.

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