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Mongol
[ mong-guhl, -gohl, mon- ]
noun
- a member of a pastoral people now living chiefly in Mongolia.
- Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) a person having Mongoloid characteristics.
- any Mongolian language.
- (often lowercase) Pathology. (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) a person affected with Down syndrome.
adjective
Mongol
1/ ˈmɒŋɡɒl; -ɡəl /
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Mongolia, esp a nomad
- the Mongolian language
mongol
2/ ˈmɒŋɡəl /
noun
- a formerly used and now highly offensive name for a person affected by Down's syndrome
Other Words From
- non-Mongol noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Mongol1
Example Sentences
Apparently, the civilian pukes in Washington lacked the general’s gung-ho confidence that with just a little more door-kicking and pyrotechnics, Afghanistan would be pacified — something that hadn’t happened since the Mongol invasions.
“Otherwise, a Mongol archer would be much more valuable than the minor killing lines. He’s lowered his prices so he can get more practice.”
As Samir crawled over to check my knee, I said, “That’s the Mongol gunner, right?”
“The legendary Mongol archer?” said Mara.
He explained, “The Mongol on the ridge can put an arrow in a bird’s eye. He must be learning Chinese gunnery as a way to expand his business.”
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