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Munchausen Definition & Meaning

munchausen
noun
  1. German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)

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What does munchausen mean?
German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
What part of speech is munchausen?
Munchausen is a noun.

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