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legion
('l/i//dZ//@/n )

noun (n)

  • archaic terms for army(noun.group)
    Synonym:
    host
    source: wordnet30
  • association of ex-servicemen(noun.group)
    Example:
    The American Legion.
    source: wordnet30
  • a large military unit(noun.group)
    Example:
    The French Foreign Legion.
    source: wordnet30
  • a vast multitude(noun.group)
    Synonym:
    horde, host
    source: wordnet30
  • A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, -- from about four thousand to about six thousand men, -- the cavalry being about one tenth.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • amounting to a large indefinite number(adj.all)
    Example:
    Palomar's fans are legion.
    Synonym:
    numerous
    source: wordnet30
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