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McClintock
muh-KLIHN-tuhk
McClintock (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fintan.". Example: “Barbara McClintock was a Nobel Prize-winning geneticist.”
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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fintan."
"Barbara McClintock was a Nobel Prize-winning geneticist."
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Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Mac Giolla Fhionntóg and Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Fhionndaig (“son of the servant of (Saint) Finndag”), a personal name derived from fionn (“white”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “McClintock” mean?
The word “McClintock” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fintan.".
How do you pronounce “McClintock”?
“McClintock” is pronounced muh-KLIHN-tuhk (/məˈklɪnˌtɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “McClintock” in a sentence?
Here is “McClintock” used in a sentence: “Barbara McClintock was a Nobel Prize-winning geneticist.”
What part of speech is “McClintock”?
“McClintock” is a name.
