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Murat

1 American  
[my-ra] / müˈra /

noun

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

Murat 2 American  
[moo-raht] / mʊˈrɑt /

noun

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

Murat British  
/ myra /

noun

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

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"The world is facing the biggest energy crisis in its history today," COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

Turkey’s poor economy is only adding to the problem, argues Murat Erdoğan, a professor of migration studies at Ankara University, who is no relation to the president.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

Ahead of Sunday's election in Istanbul, the vote was seen as too close to call, with the incumbent mayor facing a strong challenge from AK Party candidate Murat Kurum.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024

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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