generalissimo

(jen′ər ə lis′i mō′)

in certain countries, the commander in chief of all the armed forces

Origin: It, superl. of generale, general

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noun pl. gen·er·al·is·si·mos

The commander in chief of all the armed forces in certain countries.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , superlative of generale, a general

Origin: , from Latin generālis, general; see general

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