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Barbarossa Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "operation barbarossa"
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  • "what sector of the russian front did the totenkopf divison serve on durin barbarossa"
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  • "stories for captain barbarossa"
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Frequently asked questions

What does barbarossa mean?
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190) Barbary pirate (died in 1546)
What part of speech is barbarossa?
Barbarossa is a noun.
How many definitions does barbarossa have?
Barbarossa has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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