American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: ['tɪmɚ]
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Noun
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Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
Usage examples
- He was a great-grandson of Mengu Timur, who was a son of Hulegu.
- His shrine, built during the Timurid Dynasty, is a popular pilgrimage site.
- By supporting such people, Timur imbued his empire with a very rich Perso-Islamic culture.
- McCall's next opponent was Timur Ibragimov.
- Passengers were disembarking, and Timur hurried.
- He was a great-grandson of Mengu Timur, who was a son of Hulegu.