Golden Horde

noun

: a body of Mongols that overran eastern Europe in the 13th century and dominated Russia until 1486

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Geographical Definition

Golden Horde

geographical name

region comprising most of what is now Russia in Europe; formed the western part of the Mongol Empire from the middle of the 13th century to the end of the 14th century