Maginot Line

Ma·gi·not Line

noun \ˈma-zhə-ˌnō-, ˈma-jə-\

Definition of MAGINOT LINE

1

: a line of defensive fortifications built before World War II to protect the eastern border of France but easily outflanked by German invaders

2

: a defensive barrier or strategy that inspires a false sense of security

Origin of MAGINOT LINE

André Maginot †1932 French minister of war

First Known Use: 1936

Rhymes with MAGINOT LINE

accipitrine, adamantine, adulterine, alexandrine, amaranthine, assembly line, attention line, Australian pine, Austrian pine, count palatine, die on the vine, elephantine, fall into line, fortified wine, graphic design, heterodyne, labyrinthine, lateral line, loblolly pine, Monterey pine, poverty line, production line, receiving line, Schleswig-Holstein, sweetheart neckline, top-of-the-line