Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Borodino

Proper Noun

/ˌbɔːrəˈdiːnoʊ/

Definition

A significant battle during the Napoleonic Wars, fought in 1812.

Examples

The Battle of Borodino was fought on September 5, 1812.
Borodino is often regarded as a pivotal moment that influenced the fate of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.

Meaning

Borodino refers to both a place in Russia and the historic battle that took place there, which was one of the bloodiest battles of the Napoleonic War.