"gunbird" meaning in All languages combined

See gunbird on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-gunbird.ogg Forms: gunbirds [plural]
Etymology: From gun + bird. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|bird}} gun + bird Head templates: {{en-noun}} gunbird (plural gunbirds)
  1. (military, slang) A military helicopter. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-gunbird-en-noun-xY0oYADw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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