Hayreddin Pasha, a Turkish pirate, who dominated the Mediterranean for decades, was nicknamed Barbarossa. What is the meaning of his nickname?
- red beard
- black beard
- red nose
- red eye
Answer
The correct answer is A) red beard.
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