Nostradamus

名词 n. 专有名词
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any quack doctor or charlatan. dated
专有名词
  1. A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
  2. Someone who makes accurate prophecies. broadly
    — The so-called "Nostradamus" of U.S. elections has admitted he was wrong after former—and now future—president Donald Trump won the 2024 contest despite his prediction that Vice President Kamala Harris would emerge victorious.

词形变化

Nostradamuses plural

词源

词源 1
Michel de Nostredame's surname is one that honors Saint Mary (Our Lady). More details (if desired) are available at Nostradamus § Childhood.
词源 2
Since before 1908. Most likely from wordplay among physicians, as a playful agent noun for quacks who give nostrums to their patients, playing on wide familiarity with a cultural reference to the famous (and dubiously effective) Nostradamus.
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