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Nimrod

noun Nim·rod \ˈnim-ˌräd\

Definition of NIMROD

1
:  a descendant of Ham represented in Genesis as a mighty hunter and a king of Shinar
2
not capitalized :  hunter
3
not capitalized slang :  idiot, jerk
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Origin of NIMROD

Hebrew Nimrōdh
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

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