"Charlie's Angels" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the protagonists of the television show Charlie's Angels. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Charlie's Angels pl (plural only)
  1. A group of women do-gooders who fight crime, especially a group of three. Wikipedia link: Charlie's Angels Tags: plural, plural-only
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