Huns
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A tribe from western Asia who conquered much of central and eastern Europe during the fifth century. The Huns were known for their cruelty and destructiveness.
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The British frequently referred to German soldiers as “Huns” during World War I and World War II as a way of emphasizing their supposed brutality.
Words nearby Huns
hunks, hunky, hunky-dory, Hunner's ulcer, Hunnish, Huns, hunt, hunt and peck, huntaway, hunt board, hunt button
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