Nimrod
[ nim-rod ]
/ ˈnɪm rɒd /
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noun
the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Genesis 10:8–10.
(sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting: Our two best archers are aptly nicknamed the Nimrod twins.
(lowercase)Slang. a foolish or inept person; doofus: What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.
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Origin of Nimrod
Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning
OTHER WORDS FROM Nimrod
Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjectiveWords nearby Nimrod
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British Dictionary definitions for Nimrod
Nimrod
/ (ˈnɪmrɒd) /
noun
Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9)Douay spelling: Nemrod
a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting
Derived forms of Nimrod
Nimrodian or Nimrodic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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