avicenna

/ˌævɪˈsɛnə/; /ˈævɪˈsɛnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a Persian polymath who is widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of medicine and the Islamic Golden Age.

“The medical school is dedicated to the study of Avicenna’s medical texts.”

2. proper noun

referring to or named after Avicenna, especially in medicine or philosophy.

“The Avicenna Institute is a leading center for Islamic studies.”

Synonyms

  • gibb
  • ibn-sina

Antonyms

  • ignoramus