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English word origin

Etymology of ambo

Borrowed from Late Latin ambō, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων (ámbōn).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches. · A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Late Latin ambō, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων (ámbōn).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

An ambulance driver. · An ambulance.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of ambulance + -o.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

An ambassador.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of ambassador + -o.

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