"superwarhead" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: superwarheads [plural]
Etymology: super- + warhead Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|warhead}} super- + warhead Head templates: {{en-noun}} superwarhead (plural superwarheads)
  1. (rare, military) An extremely destructive and powerful warhead. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Explosives, Military, Nuclear warfare, Weapons Synonyms: super warhead
    Sense id: en-superwarhead-en-noun-f4cGKz-W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Topics: government, military, politics, war

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