Jagello

noun

Ja·​gel·​lo
yäˈge(ˌ)lō
variants or Jagiello
yägˈye-
plural -s
: a member of a dynasty ruling in Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, and Bohemia during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries

Word History

Etymology

after Ladislas II (or V) Jagello (Polish Jagiełło) †1434 grand duke of Lithuania and king of Poland

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“Jagello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jagello. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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