"Florence Nightingale" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Florence Nightingales [plural]
Etymology: Appellativisation of Florence Nightingale Head templates: {{en-noun}} Florence Nightingale (plural Florence Nightingales)
  1. (figuratively) An outstanding nurse Wikipedia link: Florence Nightingale Tags: figuratively Categories (topical): Female people, People
    Sense id: en-Florence_Nightingale-en-noun-PaspkaMM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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