"snarge" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /snɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ Audio: En-us-snarge.oga [US]
Etymology: Blend of snot + garbage. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|snot|garbage}} Blend of snot + garbage Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} snarge (uncountable)
  1. (military, aviation, slang) The remains of a bird after it has collided with an airplane (in a bird strike), especially a turbine engine. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation, Military

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