"vexillation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /vɛksɪˈleɪʃən/ Forms: vexillations [plural]
Etymology: From Latin vexillatio, from vexillum. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|vexillatio}} Latin vexillatio, {{m|la|vexillum}} vexillum Head templates: {{en-noun}} vexillation (plural vexillations)
  1. A company of soldiers (especially in ancient Rome) grouped under the same flag. Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Military
    Sense id: en-vexillation-en-noun-uQanWFS3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

Inflected forms

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