Parrott rifle

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Named after its inventor, Robert Parker Parrott.

Noun[edit]

Parrott rifle (plural Parrott rifles)

  1. A type of muzzle-loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.
    Synonym: (slang) swamp angel