waterloo

noun /,wɔtər'lu/

Definition
the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Prussian and British forces under Blucher and the Duke of Wellington routed the French forces under Napoleon
Example
The word 'waterloo' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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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
4
Consonants
4
Length
8

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Syllables
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