Fliegerabwehrkanone

German

Etymology

From Flieger + Abwehr + Kanone, literally flyer ward-off cannon.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Fliegerabwehrkanone f (genitive Fliegerabwehrkanone, plural Fliegerabwehrkanonen)

  1. (weaponry) anti-aircraft gun; abbreviated as flak
    Synonyms: Flugabwehrkanone; Flak, FlaK

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Descendants

  • English: flak

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