Etymology

Iron Dome

Today it means: An Israeli defense system against short-range rockets. Full definition →

Hebrew כיפת ברזל
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  1. Hebrew · calque ofכיפת ברזל
  2. English todayIron Dome

Calque of Hebrew כיפת ברזל (kipát barzél).

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