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(neuter, strong) squadron (formation)
(neuter, strong) a formation, now equivalent to a wing (RAF) or group (USAF), in earlier use (WWI) to a squadron
(neuter, obsolete, strong) synonym of Schwadron (“formation of cavalry”)
(figuratively, neuter, strong) a group of animals, chiefly birds

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/ɡəˈʃvaːdəʁ/

16th century, from ge- (collective prefix) + Schwader. The latter is from Middle High German swader, from Italian squadra. The sense “group of birds” (16th century and thus predating aviation) is derived from the cavalry use.