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   salvo

   /ˈsalvəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle: "a deafening salvo of shots rang out"
   • ▪ a number of weapons released from one or more aircraft in quick succession.
   • ▪ a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts: "the pardons provoked a salvo of accusations"

   Word Origin late 16th century (earlier as salve): from French salve, Italian salva ‘salutation’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • S

     1

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • V

     4

   • O

     1

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