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generalissimo

Syllabification: (gen·er·al·is·si·mo)
Pronunciation: /ˌjenərəˈlisəˌmō/

Definition of generalissimo

noun (plural generalissimos)

  • the commander of a combined military force consisting of army, navy, and air force units.

Origin:

early 17th century: Italian, 'having greatest authority', superlative of generale (see general)

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