moghul

Mo·ghul

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Definitions of moghul word

noun moghul any of the Mongol conquerors of India who established an empire that lasted from 1526 to 1857, but held only nominal power after 1803. See also Great Mogul. 1
noun moghul any of their descendants. 1
noun moghul (lowercase) an important, powerful, or influential person: a mogul of the movie industry. 1
noun moghul a Mongol or Mongolian. 1
noun moghul Railroads. a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, six driving wheels, and no rear truck. 1
adjective moghul of or relating to the Moguls or their empire. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Persian mughul Mongol

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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