Engelmann

/ˈɛŋɡəlmən/ proper noun

Definition

A surname, most famously associated with George Engelmann (1809-1884), a German-born American botanist and physician.

Etymology

A German surname from 'Engel' (angel) plus 'Mann' (man), literally 'angel-man' or a man named Engel. Common in German-speaking regions with religious significance.

Kelly Says

George Engelmann was such an influential botanist that scientists named dozens of plants after him, including Engelmann spruce and Engelmann oak—imagine having so many plants named after you that you become part of the landscape!

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