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flechette

Syllabification: (fle·chette)
Pronunciation: /flāˈSHet, fleSHˈet/

(also fléchette)
Definition of flechette

noun

  • a type of ammunition resembling a small dart, shot from a gun.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French fléchette, diminutive of flèche 'arrow'

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