HyperDic: baron_munchausen

English > 1 sense of the expression Baron Munchausen:
NOUNperson Baron Munchausen, Munchhausen, Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen, MunchausenGerman raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter
English > Baron Munchausen: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningGerman 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).
SynonymsMunchhausen, Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen, Munchausen
Instance ofanecdotist, raconteurA person skilled in telling anecdotes
SpanishMunchausen

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