English Explanatory Dictionary

Molotov

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A transliteration of the Russian surname Молотов (Molotov).
noun
  1. Synonym of Molotov cocktail.
verb
  1. To throw a Molotov cocktail at someone or something.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒ.lə.tɒv/ /-tɒf/ /ˈmɑ.lə.tɑv/ /-tɑf/

Word forms

Molotov Molotoff Molotovs Molotoving Molotoved

Etymology

Transliteration of Russian Мо́лотов (Mólotov). The verb is from the noun, an ellipsis of Molotov cocktail.

Synonyms

Mollie Molotov cocktail

Derived words

Molotov breadbasket Molotov cocktail
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