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GUNPOWDER PLOT

\ɡˈʌnpa͡ʊdə plˈɒt], \ɡˈʌnpa‍ʊdə plˈɒt], \ɡ_ˈʌ_n_p_aʊ_d_ə p_l_ˈɒ_t]\

Definitions of GUNPOWDER PLOT

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a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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