"Father of all Bombs" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: In reference to the US Mother of all Bombs, which the Russian military sought to surpass. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Mother of all Bombs}} Mother of all Bombs Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Father of all Bombs}} Father of all Bombs (uncountable)
  1. (military) A type of Russian-designed, large-yield conventional bomb, the Aviation Thermobaric Bomb of Increased Power. Wikipedia link: Father of all Bombs Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Explosives, Military Derived forms: FOAB
    Sense id: en-Father_of_all_Bombs-en-noun-egdm4XTX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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