rasputin
noun /ræ'spjutɪn/
- Definition
- Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'rasputin'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
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Length
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