Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

golden horde

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.21 in modern English

Syllables: gold-en horde
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire; at its maximum extent covering large parts of modern Russia as well as modern Ukraine.

Example Sentences

"In that year all the sons of Juchi except Tuka Timur went to assist at the inauguration of Ogotai Khan, and he was left behind in charge of the Golden Horde."
"As the last Khan of the Golden Horde watched in senile befuddlement, the great silver bird issued a terrible battlecry and began to move."

Etymology

A reference to the gold-hung palace-tent (orda) of the Great Khan, whence all power was derived.

Inflected Forms

the Golden Horde (canonical)

Phrases

Mongol Yoke

Frequently Paired Words

orda Mongol Yoke

Questions

What does golden horde mean?: A medieval Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century and originating as the northwestern sector of the Mongol Empire; at its maximum extent covering large parts of modern Russia as well as modern Ukraine.
Where does golden horde come from?: A reference to the gold-hung palace-tent (orda) of the Great Khan, whence all power was derived.

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