"skunkworks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: skunkworks [plural]
Etymology: From skunk + works, since c. 1943. Skunk Works was the nickname of Lockheed Advanced Development Projects, eventually gaining official recognition. The name is derived from a mysterious, foul-smelling “skonk oil”-brewing facility called the Skonk Works in the comic strip L'il Abner by Al Capp. Etymology templates: {{com|en|skunk|works}} skunk + works Head templates: {{en-noun|skunkworks}} skunkworks (plural skunkworks)
  1. A loosely organized research and development team or facility. Wikipedia link: Al Capp, Lockheed, Skunk Works Synonyms: skunk works
    Sense id: en-skunkworks-en-noun-GlUiWQCY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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