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Meaning of poltroon in English
Pronunciation
/pɑlˈtrun/
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Classifying Adjective
poltroon
Definitions
1.
characterized by complete cowardliness
Synonyms
cowardly
fearful
Noun
poltroon
Etymology
early 16th century: from French poltron, from Italian poltrone, perhaps from poltro‘sluggard’
Definitions
1.
an abject coward