"Armalite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Armalites [plural]
Etymology: Brand name, presumably from arm and light, i.e. lightweight. Etymology templates: {{m|en|arm}} arm, {{m|en|light}} light Head templates: {{en-noun}} Armalite (plural Armalites)
  1. Any of several assault rifles originally made in the USA from the late 1950s. Wikipedia link: Armalite Categories (topical): Firearms Derived forms: Armalite and the ballot box

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