Benghazi Handicap en · PROPN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Named for the great speed of the retreat; handicap is in the horse-racing sense.
Meanings
- (slang) The retreat of allied forces from Benghazi in North Africa in March 1941 during World War II ahead of German forces commanded by Erwin Rommel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Benghazi Handicap | canonical | lexicographic |