Nimrod

[ nim-rod ]

/ ˈnɪm rɒd /

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.

Origin of Nimrod

Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning

OTHER WORDS FROM Nimrod

Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjective

Words nearby Nimrod

Nimitz, Nimitz, Admiral Chester, nimonic alloy, n'importe, nimps, Nimrod, Nimrud, nim tree, Nimwegen, Nimzowitsch, Nin

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Example sentences from the Web for Nimrod

Nimrod, who is deemed perfectly competent authority, insists on its use with fast roadsters and coach-horses.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen
I stole a little nearer—and then turned and went gently back to Nimrod.
A Woman Tenderfoot|Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
"I'm afraid we'll have to keep him tied up now," said Mr. Nimrod.
Bruno|Byrd Spilman Dewey
Then Nimrod gathered these wicked people together and went with them to the plain of Shinar.
Best Stories from the Best Book|James Edson White

Nimrod now began to crawl about the house, snarling and grumbling at everyone.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell

British Dictionary definitions for Nimrod

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, adjective

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单词	nimrod
释义	Nimrod [ nim-rod ] / ˈnɪm rɒd / 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. Origin of Nimrod Ultimately from Hebrew Nimrōdh, of uncertain origin and meaning OTHER WORDS FROM Nimrod Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjective Words nearby Nimrod Nimitz, Nimitz, Admiral Chester, nimonic alloy, n'importe, nimps, Nimrod, Nimrud, nim tree, Nimwegen, Nimzowitsch, Nin Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Nimrod Nimrod, who is deemed perfectly competent authority, insists on its use with fast roadsters and coach-horses. Domestic Animals\|Richard L. Allen I stole a little nearer—and then turned and went gently back to Nimrod. A Woman Tenderfoot\|Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson "I'm afraid we'll have to keep him tied up now," said Mr. Nimrod. Bruno\|Byrd Spilman Dewey Then Nimrod gathered these wicked people together and went with them to the plain of Shinar. Best Stories from the Best Book\|James Edson White Nimrod now began to crawl about the house, snarling and grumbling at everyone. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists\|Robert Tressell British Dictionary definitions for Nimrod 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, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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