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Pinard

Pinard

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A French last name
  • proper noun
  • /pɪˈnɑrd/
: Pinard
  • Chris Pinard is pursuing his dream of becoming an artist after finishing middle school.

Examples

  • In developing countries, these devices are generally not available, so the Pinard stethoscope, which is placed against the mother's abdomen, is used instead.

    Academic text (2011)

  • De Freitas JV, Pinard MA. 2008. Applying ecological knowledge to decisions about seed tree retention in selective logging in tropical forests. Forest Ecology and Management 256: 1434-1442.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Tony Pinard-Brace is known for his innovative ideas in the lightweight bar industry.

  • Liza Osbun Pinard is a well-respected researcher based in San Diego, California.

Surface Forms

Pinard main

Etymology

The name Pinard comes from France and probably began as a way to describe a family who lived near pine trees, joining the French root pin meaning 'pine' with the common name ending -ard. So, Pinard is used today as a family name or surname.