"Snowdrop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Snowdrops [plural]
Etymology: From the plant snowdrop. Named for the white-topped caps sported by NCOs and warrant officers in the Royal Air Force Police. Etymology templates: {{m|en|snowdrop}} snowdrop Head templates: {{en-noun}} Snowdrop (plural Snowdrops)
  1. (RAF slang) A Royal Air Force police officer. Wikipedia link: Royal Air Force Police Synonyms: snowdrop
    Sense id: en-Snowdrop-en-noun-HNQwcl5o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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