parabellum

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of cartridge used in some handguns
  • A type of German semiautomatic pistol

Etymology

Derived from Latin compound, en (la, l) compound from English l (furnish) + English la (syllable used in singing, war)+ English para (abnormal, beyond, above, false, beside, paradoxical)+ English l (furnish)+ English la (syllable used in singing, war)+ English bellum.

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English

bellum

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