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Kalashnikov

kuh-LASH-nih-kov

Kalashnikov (name) means a rugged, widely produced Russian assault rifle, most famously the AK-47. Example: “The museum display included an original Kalashnikov from the 1950s.”

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A rugged, widely produced Russian assault rifle, most famously the AK-47.

"The museum display included an original Kalashnikov from the 1950s."

How to use Kalashnikov

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In plain EnglishA famous type of Russian assault rifle, named after the man who designed it.

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Kalashnikovs plural

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Etymology

Named after its Russian inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov (1919-2013).

Origin: Russian · First attested 1919

Class of 1919 Kalashnikov joined the language around 1919.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kalashnikov” mean?

The word “Kalashnikov” means a rugged, widely produced Russian assault rifle, most famously the AK-47. In plain terms, a famous type of Russian assault rifle, named after the man who designed it.

How do you pronounce “Kalashnikov”?

“Kalashnikov” is pronounced kuh-LASH-nih-kov (/kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑv/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kalashnikov” in a sentence?

Here is “Kalashnikov” used in a sentence: “The museum display included an original Kalashnikov from the 1950s.”

What part of speech is “Kalashnikov”?

“Kalashnikov” is a name.

Where does the word “Kalashnikov” come from?

The word “Kalashnikov” dates back to around 1919 and comes from Russian. Named after its Russian inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov (1919-2013).

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