BELLICOSE


Meaning of BELLICOSE in English

[ 'bɛlɪkəʊs ]

■ adjective aggressive; ready to fight.

Derivatives

bellicosity -'kɒsɪti noun

Origin

ME: from L. bellicosus , from bellicus 'warlike', from bellum 'war'.

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