Merovingian

/ˌˈmɛrəˌˈvɪndʒ(i)ən/
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Other forms: Merovingians

Definitions of Merovingian
  1. adjective
    of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members
  2. noun
    a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750
    synonyms: Merovingian dynasty
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    type of:
    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
  3. noun
    a member of the Merovingian dynasty
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    type of:
    crowned head, monarch, sovereign
    a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
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