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Munchausenism
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English
Etymology
From the en de - name de Münchhausen + en -ism, after the fantastical adventures said to have been related by Baron Münchhausen (1720–1797). Compare de Münchhausengeschichte cock-and-bull story. See also en Münchausen syndrome.
Pronunciation
en /ˈmʊŋk(h)aʊzəˌnɪzəm/
Noun
An extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvellous exploit or adventure.
Related terms
en Munchausenize
en eponyms