English Explanatory Dictionary

Parrott rifle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of muzzle-loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.

Word forms

Parrott rifle Parrott rifles

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Robert Parker Parrott.

Synonyms

swamp angel
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