Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Variant of Mogul.
Wiktionary
- n. A head of the Mongolian dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammed Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
- n. now historical A Mongol or Mongolian, especially a member or follower of the Moghul dynasty.
- n. An important or successful person; a magnate. (Now usually as mogul)
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. an alternate from of mogul.
- adj. Of or pertaining to the Moguls{2}.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857
Etymologies
- Ultimately from Urdu مغل (muġal), variant of مغل (muġul), from Persian مغول (muġul), from Mongolian (mongɣol). In early use via various European languages. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Our Moghul is non-compos, as sure as eggs are the produce of fowls, with all his pomp and trash, to meet an army of imaginary victors.”
The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.
“Our Moghul is mad, undoubtedly – a species of military madness, of pomp, ceremony, renown, and it is incredible to what an extent of frenzied excitement he has worked himself up.”
The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.
“Back in the university area, The Moghul is a budget option that serves delicious Indian fare (62 Botanic Ave.).”
“Moghul says, If anything, this report will add to the pressure Muslims feel to prove Islam is part of America.”
“But at the same time her efforts to recreate Moghul scale public spaces in the 21st century may bring her down.”
“Some went on to launch the tradition of Moghul miniatures in India.”
“The program will feature three senior scholars -- the programs founders, as well as Dr. Ingrid Mattson of Hartford Seminary -- and three emerging scholars -- Haroon Moghul, Kathryn Reklis, and Fran Snyder -- as facilitators for a group of 30 religious and community leaders who will become point-people for tolerance.”
The Huffington Post: Joshua Stanton: Summer of Tolerance NYC
“This time Anand's journey takes him back to Moghul times, as he encounters powerful sorcerers, spoiled princes, noble warriors and evil jinns.”
The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Book summary
“Fortunately, Haroon Moghul, an NYU alumnus, has an explanation.”
“LOOK A 20-year restoration has returned the complex to its original high-Moghul glamour.”
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