Definitions

1. noun

A legendary 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror and founder of the Timurid Empire.

“The great leader was often compared to Tamerlane, who unified various tribes under his rule.”

2. proper noun

A person who bears the name Timur, especially Timur I (1336-1405), the Turco-Mongol conqueror, or his descendants.

“Tamerlane’s descendants continued to rule the Timurid Empire for centuries.”