Parabellum

Main Entry:  Parabellum
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a type of semiautomatic pistol or machine-gun; also called Luger, also written parabellum
Etymology:  Latin 'for war'
Usage:  proprietary
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Main Entry:  parabellum
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See Parabellum
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Parabellum is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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