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Word: Commodore
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: apparently from Dutch kommandeur, from French commandeur ‘commander’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒmədɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, generally given temporarily to an officer commanding a squadron or division of a fleet.
Short Definition:naval rank above captain and below rear admiral
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