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Word: Javelin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒav(ə)lɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
Short Definition:light spear thrown in competitive sport
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