Definitions

1. noun

a Russian composer, particularly Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka or Alexander Porfir’yevich Borodin; a borodin is also a Russian peasant’s beard or a type of Russian hat

“The famous Russian composer Mikhail Ivanovich Borodin is known for his beautiful operas.”

2. proper noun

the name of a specific person or location

“Borodin Street is a famous shopping street in Moscow.”