Advertisement

Advertisement

Baranov

[ buh-rah-nuhf ]

noun

  1. A·le·ksandr An·dre·ye·vich [uh-lyi-, ksahn, -d, r, uhn-, drye, -yi-vyich], 1747–1819, Russian fur trader in Alaska.


Discover More

Example Sentences

But they hurried out again as soon as this piece of business was transacted, anxious to renew their acquaintance with Baranov.

The building on the hill was of logs like the rest, and proved to be the castle of stern old Governor Baranov.

“That is Solomon Baranov, the best shot in these parts,” explained the storekeeper, leading the way into his shop.

He telegraphed to Baranov, and Baranov was so kind as to send it to me.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Baranof IslandBaranovichi