bomblet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɒmlət/
Etymology
Etymology tree French bombebor. English bomb Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Old French -el Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Old French -eletbor. Middle English -let English -let English bomblet From bomb + -let.
Meanings
- A small or subsidiary bomb, such as one of those released by a cluster bomb.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bomblets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |