bird colonel
bird colonel · bird colonels
A member of the United States armed forces having the rank of full colonel, as…A member of the United States armed forces having the rank of full colonel, as distinct from a lieutenant colonel.
Meaning
1 senses(US, slang)A member of the United States armed forces having the rank of full colonel, as distinct from a lieutenant colonel.
Origin
From the insignia of rank, which bears a depiction of an eagle.From the insignia of rank, which bears a depiction of an eagle.
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Forms
plural: bird colonels| Singular | bird colonel |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatediron eagle