Barbarossa

[ bahr-buh-ros-uh ]

/ ˌbɑr bəˈrɒs ə /

noun

Frederick. Frederick I(def 1).

the planning and operational code name the Germans gave to their invasion of the Soviet Union (June 22, 1941).

Definition for barbarossa (2 of 3)

Barbarossa I

noun

Aruj, died 1518, Barbary pirate, born in Greece.

Definition for barbarossa (3 of 3)

Barbarossa II

noun

Khair ed-Din, c1466–1546, Barbary pirate, born in Greece (brother of Barbarossa I).

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Examples from the Web for barbarossa

Josh Dzieza on the history of naming military operations, from Barbarossa to Blue Spoon, and what Odyssey Dawn really means.
Why Is the Libya War Called Operation Odyssey Dawn?|Josh Dzieza|March 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Once, when we got to know each other fairly well, I ventured some harmless jest about Barbarossa.
Shandygaff|Christopher Morley
Barbarossa has stamped his memory on the island more permanently than any other rover.
Naples Past and Present|Arthur H. Norway
Barbarossa's particular enemies were the Lombard cities, but that was because they were nearest to him.
A Short History of Italy|Henry Dwight Sedgwick

Far below them gleamed the towers of Constantinople with the golden cross on their summits, but Barbarossa heeded them not.
Fairy Circles|Unknown
Barbarossa had once more proved to the world that the Turkish fleet was invincible.
The Story of the Barbary Corsairs|Stanley Lane-Poole

British Dictionary definitions for barbarossa

Barbarossa

/ (ˌbɑːbəˈrɒsə) /

noun

the nickname of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick ISee Frederick Barbarossa

real name Khair ed-Din . c . 1465–1546, Turkish pirate and admiral: conquered Tunis for the Ottomans (1534)

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