HyperDic: pied_piper

English > 2 senses of the expression pied piper / Pied Piper:
NOUNperson pied pipera leader who entices people to follow (especially to their doom)
person Pied Piper, Pied Piper of Hamelinthe title character in a German folk tale and in a poem by Robert Browning
English > pied piper: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA leader who entices people to follow (especially to their doom).
BroaderleaderA person who rules or guides or inspires others
English > Pied Piper: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe title character in a German folk tale and in a poem by Robert Browning.
SynonymPied Piper of Hamelin
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishPied Piper
CatalanEl flautista d'Hamelín

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