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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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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
Nimitz, Nimitz, Admiral Chester, nimonic alloy, n'importe, nimps, Nimrod, Nimrud, nim tree, Nimwegen, Nimzowitsch, Nin
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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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