First Known Use: 1662
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kremlin
noun krem·lin \ˈkrem-lən\
Definition of KREMLIN
1
: the citadel of a Russian city
2
capitalized [the Kremlin, citadel of Moscow and seat of government of Russia and formerly of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] : the Russian government
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Origin of KREMLIN
obsolete German Kremelien the citadel of Moscow, ultimately from Old Russian kremlĭ
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