Theophrastus

biographical name

The·​o·​phras·​tus ˌthē-ə-ˈfra-stəs How to pronounce Theophrastus (audio)
circa 372–circa 287 b.c. Greek philosopher and naturalist

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“Theophrastus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Theophrastus. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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