svengali

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Named from a character in George du Maurier's novel Trilby.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /svɛŋˈgɑ:li/

  Rhymes: -ɑːli

[edit] Noun

svengali (plural svengalis)

1. One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially with reference to coaches, mentors or industry moguls.

   • 2005: She also offers a fascinating glimpse into a more innocent age before svengalis began colluding with marketing men and TV execs to promote talentless wannabes to overnight success. —Hamilton Spectator, October 15, 2005

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aegilnsv
• leavings