Murat

¹ American

[my-ra] / müˈra /

noun

Joachim 1767?–1815, French marshal: king of Naples 1808–15.

Murat ² American

[moo-raht] / mʊˈrɑt /

noun

a river in E Turkey, flowing W to the Euphrates. 425 miles (685 km) long.

Murat British

/ myra /

noun

Joachim (ʒɔaʃɛ̃). 1767-1815, French marshal, during the Napoleonic Wars; king of Naples (1808–15)

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In the words of Swiss coach Murat Yakin, "he has this incredible hunger to score goals that I have rarely seen".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The imperial estate, brought back from Saint Helena, was awarded in 1836 to Napoleon's sister Caroline Murat.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Last week, Environment Minister Murat Kurum tried to dismiss a question about hosting COP31 and Turkey's increasing reliance on coal.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

WBA 'regular' champion Kubrat Pulev was ordered to defend his belt against Itauma on 14 October, but the 44 year-old has announced plans to fight Russian Murat Gassiev on 12 December.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Buford had taught them to fight dismounted, the way they did out west, and the hell with this Stuart business, this glorious Murat charge.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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