Barbarossa Definition

barbarossa
noun
  1. Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
  2. Barbary pirate (died in 1546)

"Barbarossa" in song lyrics

See how barbarossa is used in real songs:

  • "operation barbarossa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what sector of the russian front did the totenkopf divison serve on durin barbarossa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "stories for captain barbarossa"
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