Semënov

[ sim-yaw-nuhf; Russian syi-myaw-nuhf ]

noun
  1. Ni·co·lai N. [nik-uh-lahy; Russian nyi-kuh-lahy], /ˈnɪk əˌlaɪ; Russian nyɪ kʌˈlaɪ/, 1896–1986, Russian chemist: Nobel Prize 1956.

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How to use Semënov in a sentence

  • This was Dolokhov, an officer of the Semenov regiment, a notorious gambler and duelist, who was living with Anatole.

    War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy
  • The Emperor greeted the officers and the Semenov guard, and again pressing the old man's hand went with him into the castle.

    War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy