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词汇 rainmaker
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rainmaker n.

also rain-maker, "sorcerer who claims the power of producing a fall of rain by supernatural means," 1775, in reference to American Indian tribal magicians, from rain (n.) + agent noun of make (v.).

updated on April 05, 2021

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