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Genghis Khan

American  
[jeng-gis kahn, geng-] / ˈdʒɛŋ gɪs ˈkɑn, ˈgɛŋ- /
Also Jenghiz Khan.

noun

  1. 1162–1227, Mongol conqueror of most of Asia and of eastern Europe to the Dnieper River.

Genghis Khan British  
/ ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn /

noun

  1. Also: Jinghis Khan.   Jenghis Khan.  original name Temuchin or Temujin. ?1162–1227, Mongol ruler, whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific

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Genghis Khan Cultural  

  1. A Mongolian general and emperor of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries, known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia.

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