[ˈsalvəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle
(e.g: a deafening salvo of shots rang out)


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

[ˈsalvəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a member of the Salvation Army


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: abbreviation of salvation