dragoon

English

/dɹəˈɡuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) A horse soldier; a cavalryman, who uses a horse for mobility, but fights dismounted.
  • A carrier of a dragon musket.
  • A variety of pigeon.

Etymology

Borrowed from French dragon.

Origin

French

dragon

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