Miniéball

Miniéball
Min′ié ball`
[[t]ˈmɪn i, ˈmɪn iˌeɪ[/t]] n.
mil a conical bullet with a hollow base that expanded when fired, used in the 19th century
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Etymology: 1855–60; after Claude-Etienne Minié (1814–79), French army officer, who designed it

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • miniéball — min·ié ball (mĭnʹē, mĭnʹē ā ) n. A conical rifle bullet used in the 19th century and designed with a hollow base that expanded when fired.   [After Claude Étienne Minié (1814? 1879), French army officer.] * * * …   Universalium

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