"sillon" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪlən/ Forms: sillons [plural]
Etymology: From French sillon (“furrow”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|sillon||furrow}} French sillon (“furrow”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} sillon (plural sillons)
  1. (military, historical) A work raised in the middle of a wide ditch, to defend it. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-sillon-en-noun-k4z31Ros Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 82 9 7 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 84 7 6 2 Topics: government, military, politics, war

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