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munitions definition

mu·ni·tions (-ənz)

plural noun

war supplies; esp., weapons and ammunition

Etymology: < MFr munition < L munitio, a fortifying, defending < munire, to fortify < moenia, fortifications < IE base *mei-, to fortify > mere, L murus, wall

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