Nimrod

[ nim-rod ]

/ ˈnɪm rɒd /

the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Gen. 10:8–10.

(sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting.

OTHER WORDS FROM Nimrod

Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjective

Nimrod, who is deemed perfectly competent authority, insists on its use with fast roadsters and coach-horses.

Domestic Animals |Richard L. Allen
I stole a little nearer—and then turned and went gently back to Nimrod.

A Woman Tenderfoot |Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
"I'm afraid we'll have to keep him tied up now," said Mr. Nimrod.

Bruno |Byrd Spilman Dewey
Then Nimrod gathered these wicked people together and went with them to the plain of Shinar.

Best Stories from the Best Book |James Edson White

Nimrod now began to crawl about the house, snarling and grumbling at everyone.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |Robert Tressell

Nimrod

/ (ˈnɪmrɒd) /

Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9) Douay spelling: Nemrod

a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

Nimrodian or Nimrodic, adjective