Servetus

 [ser-vee-tuhs]  

Ser·ve·tus

   [ser-vee-tuhs]
noun
Michael, 1511–53, Spanish physician and theologian, accused of heresy and burned at the stake.
Spanish, Mi·guel Ser·ve·to  [mee-gel ser-ve-taw] .

Related forms
Ser·ve·tian  [ser-vee-shuhn] , noun
Ser·ve·tian·ism, noun
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Servetus (sɜːˈviːtəs)
 
—n
Michael, Spanish name Miguel Serveto. 1511--53, Spanish theologian and physician. He was burnt at the stake by order of Calvin for denying the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Christ

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