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Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen

DEFINITIONS OF: Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen

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n German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)

Synonyms:
Baron Munchausen, Munchausen, Munchhausen
Example of:
anecdotist, raconteur
a person skilled in telling anecdotes
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