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philippic

phi·lip·pic

UK/fɪˈlɪpɪk/ US/fɪˈlɪpɪk/ uncommon

noun

1.

the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union

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Origin

From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

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