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rainmaker

Syllabification: (rain·mak·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈrānˌmākər/
Definition of rainmaker

noun

  • 1a person who attempts to cause rain to fall, either by rituals or by a scientific technique such as seeding clouds with crystals.
  • 2North American informal a person who generates income for a business or organization by brokering deals or attracting clients or funds.

Derivatives

rainmaking

Pronunciation: /-ˌmākiNG/
noun

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