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Munchausenism

/ˈmʊŋk(h)aʊzəˌnɪzəm/

Munchausenism noun: an extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvellous exploit or adventure.

Noun

Munchausenism (plural Munchausenisms)

  1. An extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvellous exploit or adventure.

Forms of Munchausenism

pluralMunchausenisms

Origin of Munchausenism

From the German name Münchhausen + -ism, after the fantastical adventures said to have been related by Baron Münchhausen (1720–1797). Compare German Münchhausengeschichte (“cock-and-bull story”). See also Münchausen syndrome.

Questions about Munchausenism

What does Munchausenism mean?
Munchausenism means an extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvellous exploit or adventure.
What part of speech is Munchausenism?
Munchausenism is a noun.
How do you pronounce Munchausenism?
Munchausenism is pronounced /ˈmʊŋk(h)aʊzəˌnɪzəm/.
What is the plural of Munchausenism?
The plural of Munchausenism is Munchausenisms.

Words near Munchausenism in the dictionary

  1. munchables
  2. Munchausen
  3. Munchausen by Internet
  4. Munchausen syndrome
  5. Munchausen syndrome by proxy
  6. Munchausenism
  7. Munchausenisms
  8. Munchausenize
  9. Munchausenized
  10. Munchausenizes
  11. Munchausenizing

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