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Theophrastus definition

Theo·phras·tus (t̸hē′ə fras′təs)

372?-287? ; Gr. philosopher & natural scientist

Etymology: L < Gr Theophrastos < theos (see theo-) + phrazein, to speak, plan, observe, guard: hence, lit., ? divinely protected

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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