Neuter

Schwadron

Meaning

squadron (the smallest unit of the cavalry)

Concepts

Frequency

31k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃvaˈdʁoːn/
Etymology

In summary

17th century, borrowed from Italian squadrone. The onset developed after Schwader, Geschwader, an earlier borrowing from related Italian squadra.

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