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FOUGASSE
Etymology
Noun
fougasse (plural fougasses)
A type of lattice-shaped bread associated with the area of Provence.
An old-fashioned type of land mine, in the form of a foxhole filled with explosives or projectiles.
Synonym: fougade
Source: Wiktionary
Fou`gade", Fou`gasse", n. (Mil.)
Definition: A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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