PETARD


Meaning of PETARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈtär(d) ]

noun

Etymology: Middle French, from peter to break wind, from pet expulsion of intestinal gas, from Latin peditum, from neuter of peditus, past participle of pedere to break wind; akin to Greek bdein to break wind

Date: 1598

1. : a case containing an explosive to break down a door or gate or breach a wall

2. : a firework that explodes with a loud report

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