Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac

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Definition

Proper noun A French soldier and dramatist from the 17th century, primarily remembered for two distinct reasons: 1. His reputation as a flamboyant duelist, famously engaging in numerous fights, often said to be provoked by comments about the size of his nose. 2. His posthumous immortalization as the romantic, poetic hero of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, which idealized and popularized his life and character.

Examples of Usage
  • The historical figure Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac was a writer of satirical and fantastical works.
  • Rostand's play made Cyrano de Bergerac a symbol of unrequited love and panache.
  • Many people know the name Cyrano de Bergerac from the fictionalized play rather than from historical accounts.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Cyrano": Used to describe a person who helps another, often in secret, to woo a love interest by providing eloquent words or letters, much like the character in the play.
    • He acted as a Cyrano, writing beautiful poems for his shy friend to send.
  • "Cyrano-esque" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling Cyrano de Bergerac, especially in terms of possessing great wit, bravery, and a prominent nose, or experiencing a tragic, unspoken love.
    • His Cyrano-esque devotion was both admirable and heartbreaking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cyrano: The common shortened form used to refer to the historical person or, more frequently, the theatrical character.
  • Bergerac: Sometimes used alone, though this can cause confusion with the French town or wine region.
Synonyms
  • Theatrical hero
  • Duelist
  • Gallant (in the romantic, chivalrous sense)
Related Idioms
  • "A nose like Cyrano's": A humorous way to describe a very large or prominent nose.
    • He was teased in school for having a nose like Cyrano's.
  • "To have a Cyrano complex": To feel that one's physical appearance, particularly a specific feature, is a barrier to being loved, leading one to express love only indirectly or secretly.
    • His insecurity about his looks gave him a bit of a Cyrano complex.
Noun
  1. a French soldier and dramatist remembered chiefly for fighting many duels (often over the size of his nose); was immortalized in 1897 in a play by Edmond Rostand (1619-1655)

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