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Yoda

//ˈjəʊdə// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A wise, elderly Jedi Master in the Star Wars films.
  2. 2
    A type of an odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have."

    "You translated the words correctly, but the sentences are very Yoda-like. Perhaps you should review your grammar."

Etymology

The character was introduced in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Perhaps from Sanskrit योद्धा (yoddhā, “warrior”).

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