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sultans

/ˈsʌltənz/ /ˈsʌltænz/

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noun

Султан

The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.

Examples :

"While the caliph held religious authority, in reality, the sultans controlled the armies and made the major political decisions. "

В то время как халиф обладал религиозной властью, на самом деле султаны контролировали армии и принимали основные политические решения.

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noun

Султаны, правители

A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Indonesia and in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

Examples :

"During history class, we learned about the powerful sultans who once ruled the Ottoman Empire. "

На уроке истории мы узнали о могущественных султанах, которые когда-то правили Османской империей.

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noun

Вариант пасьянса, играемый двумя колодами карт

A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.

Examples :

"During the long train ride, Maria taught David how to play "sultans," a challenging card game for two people using two decks of cards. "

Во время долгой поездки на поезде Мария научила Дэвида играть в «султаны» — сложную карточную игру для двух человек с использованием двух колод карт.

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Султанка

A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)

Examples :

"The family's garden was home to several sultans, beautiful chickens with fluffy crests and feathered legs. "

В саду семьи жили несколько султанок, прекрасных кур с пушистыми гребнями и оперенными ногами.

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