HyperDic: huss

English > 1 sense of the word Huss:
NOUNperson Huss, John Huss, Hus, Jan HusCzechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation
Huss > pronunciation
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Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Huss: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningCzechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415).
SynonymsJohn Huss, Hus, Jan Hus
Instance ofreformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristA disputant who advocates reform
SpanishHus, Jan Hus
CatalanJan Hus

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