Eli

//ˈilaɪ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A student at Yale University.
  2. 2
    Abbreviation of equity-linked instrument. abbreviation, alt-of
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
  2. 2
    Clipping of Elijah. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  3. 3
    The priest who brought up Samuel.
  4. 4
    Clipping of Elisha. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Synonyms

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"The scientists are working with drug manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company on the development of a drug that kills these metastatic, aggressive silent cells."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Hebrew עֵלִי (“ascent”); cognate to the Arabic-derived Ali.

Etymology 2

From the name of Elihu Yale.

Etymology 3

Short versions of male given names.

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