Croix de Guerre
[ krwahduh -ger ]
/ krwɑdə ˈgɛr /
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noun
a French military award for heroism in battle.
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Origin of Croix de Guerre
1910–15; <French: literally, cross of war
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British Dictionary definitions for Croix de Guerre
Croix de Guerre
/ French (krwa də ɡɛr) /
noun
a French military decoration awarded for gallantry in battle: established 1915
Word Origin for Croix de Guerre
literally: cross of war
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