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rainmaker (n.)

also rain-maker, 1775, in reference to American Indian tribal magicians, from rain (n.) + agent noun of make (v.).

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Definitions of rainmaker from WordNet

rainmaker (n.)
executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm;
rainmaker (n.)
American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain;
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