PLATOON


Meaning of PLATOON in English

/ pləˈtuːn; NAmE / noun

a small group of soldiers that is part of a company and commanded by a lieutenant

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 17th cent.: from French peloton platoon, literally small ball, diminutive of pelote .

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