waterloo

Meanings

• noun

  The Battle of Waterloo was a major battle fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is considered one of the most important battles in European history.

  - "The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars."
  - "The defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo led to his exile to the island of Saint Helena."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waterloo
Brew , new , glue , crude , mule , pool , rule , school , fuel , cool , pool , duel , rule , cruel , ghoul , fool , mule , stool

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Variants

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waterloo , waterloos , Waterloo , meet her waterloo , meet his waterloo , meet one's Waterloo , meet their waterloo

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Etymology

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The name Waterloo is derived from the Old French term 'eau d'lo' meaning 'watering hole' or 'low-lying land near water'.

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Trivia

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1. The Battle of Waterloo lasted for one day, from morning until late at night.

2. The defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo cost the British army over 15,000 casualties.

3. The Battle of Waterloo was the last major battle in Europe to be fought primarily with muskets and bayonets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte was the French military and political leader who was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.

2. Wellington: The Duke of Wellington led the British and allied forces to victory at the Battle of Waterloo.

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Culture

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The Battle of Waterloo has been the subject of numerous paintings, poems, and musical compositions. It is also commemorated in various monuments and museums around the world.

How to Memorize "waterloo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the battlefield, with soldiers in uniforms, cannons, and tents. Visualize the strategic movements of the armies and the final victory of the Allied forces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Battle of Waterloo with the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the return of peace to Europe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Water, Lots Of Oranges' to remember the year of the battle (1815).

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