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Chekhov

Chekhov (name) means a Russian surname, most famously borne by playwright and author Anton Chekhov. Example: “Anton Chekhov wrote The Cherry Orchard and many celebrated short stories.”

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A Russian surname, most famously borne by playwright and author Anton Chekhov.
"Anton Chekhov wrote The Cherry Orchard and many celebrated short stories."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian Чехов (Čéxov), literally meaning "Czech."

Origin: Russian

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What does “Chekhov” mean?

The word “Chekhov” means a Russian surname, most famously borne by playwright and author Anton Chekhov.

How do you use “Chekhov” in a sentence?

Here is “Chekhov” used in a sentence: “Anton Chekhov wrote The Cherry Orchard and many celebrated short stories.”

What part of speech is “Chekhov”?

“Chekhov” is a name.

Where does the word “Chekhov” come from?

The word “Chekhov” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian Чехов (Čéxov), literally meaning "Czech.".

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