"sand and spinach" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sand and spinach (uncountable)
  1. (military, colloquial) A form of camouflage in dull green and olive colours. Tags: colloquial, uncountable Categories (topical): Military

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