colour sergeant en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK) A non-commissioned officer in some infantry regiments of the British army, equivalent in rank to a staff sergeant in most other armies. A colour sergeant ranks above a sergeant and below a warrant officer.
- A nymphalid butterfly, Athyma nefte, of tropical Asia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| colour sergeants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
ga bratsáirsint (officer of the British army) · fr sergent fourrier (officer of the British army) · gv sarjant mergey (officer of the British army)