bogatyr

noun

bo·​ga·​tyr
ˌbōgəˈti(ə)r
plural bogatyrs
-rz
or bogatyri
-irē
: one of the legendary medieval heroes of Russia

Word History

Etymology

Russian bogatyr' hero, athlete, warrior, from Old Russian bogatyrĭ, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish batur brave

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“Bogatyr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bogatyr. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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