munchausen

noun /mən'tʃɑzən/

Definition
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)
Example
The word 'munchausen' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10

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