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Luger

American  
[loo-ger] / ˈlu gər /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of automatic pistol of 9-millimeter caliber, made in Germany.


Luger British  
/ ˈluːɡə /

noun

  1. a German 9 mm calibre automatic pistol

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Luger

C20: named after George Luger (1849–1923), German gun designer

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The firstborn, Charles, loves his Luger and cannot keep track of a job or his second wife—a witch, according to his mother.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

One employee of the famed Peter Luger Steak House told NBC News that after she allegedly declined to pay her bill she offered staff items from her handbag -including a pair of scissors - instead.

From BBC Nov. 26, 2025

Famous for their steaks, Peter Luger also makes incredible thick-cut bacon.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2024

After returning to New York City for a dinner at Peter Luger Steak House, he recognized that he needed to get rid of the bear before catching a flight.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2024

He nodded to Cheyenne, but his interest was centered on Bartley and the Luger.

From Partners of Chance by Henry Herbert Knibbs

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