AVERROES
\ɐvˈɛɹə͡ʊz], \ɐvˈɛɹəʊz], \ɐ_v_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_z]\
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Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198)
By Princeton University
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properly Ibn Rushd. An eminent Spanish-Arabian philosopher and physician; born at Cordova, Spain, in 1126; died in Morocco, Dec. 10, 1198. Through translations of his works into Latin and Hebrew, he exerted a profound influence for centuries upon both Christian and Jewish thought.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.