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Meaning of MUNCHAUSEN

Pronunciation:  mun'tshâzun

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
 

MUNCHAUSEN is a 10 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: Baron Munchausen, Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen, Munchhausen
 
 See Also: anecdotist, raconteur

 

 

 

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