Etymology

camouflet

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Today it means: The resulting cavity in a deep underground burst when there is no rupture of the surface. Full definition →

French camouflet
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  1. French · borrowed fromcamouflet
  2. French · borrowed fromcamouflet
  3. English todaycamouflet

Borrowed from French camouflet.

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