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Munchhausen

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Noun

1. baron munchausen, karl friedrich hieronymus von munchhausen, munchausen, munchhausen

German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)

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Munchhausen

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noun
another name for Munchausen's syndrome

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Munchhausen

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German nobleman who was the subject of a highly popular and ostensibly autobiographical book detailing his fantastic adventures as a soldier and sportsman.

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