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paratroops

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(par′ə tro̵̅o̅ps′)

plural noun

troops trained and equipped to parachute into a combat area

Origin: < para(chute) + troop

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paratroop adjective
paratrooper noun

See paratroops in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun

Infantry trained and equipped to parachute.

Related Forms:

parˈa·troopˌ adjective

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