nimrod

noun

nim·​rod ˈnim-ˌräd How to pronounce nimrod (audio)
plural nimrods
1
Nimrod : a descendant of Ham represented in Genesis as a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar
2
: hunter
3
slang : idiot, jerk

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Nimrōdh

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nimrod was in the 15th century

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“Nimrod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nimrod. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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