mughal

Mu·ghal

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Definitions of mughal word

noun mughal any of the Mongol conquerors of India who established an empire that lasted from 1526 to 1857, but held only nominal power after 1803. See also Great Mogul. 1
noun mughal any of their descendants. 1
noun mughal (lowercase) an important, powerful, or influential person: a mogul of the movie industry. 1
noun mughal a Mongol or Mongolian. 1
noun mughal Railroads. a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, six driving wheels, and no rear truck. 1
adjective mughal of or relating to the Moguls or their empire. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Persian mughul Mongol

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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