legionary

[lee-juh-ner-ee]

le·gion·ar·y

[lee-juh-ner-ee] adjective, noun, plural le·gion·ar·ies.
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or belonging to a legion.
2.
constituting a legion or legions.
noun
3.
History/Historical. a soldier of a Roman legion.
4.
a member of the British Legion.
5.
legionnaire (def. 2).

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Legionary is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

Origin:
1570–80; < Latin legiōnārius. See legion, -ary
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legionary (ˈliːdʒənərɪ)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to a legion
 
n , -aries
2.  a soldier belonging to a legion

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