noun

cavalry

cavalry

The cavalry charged at the enemy lines.

The cavalry charged at the enemy lines.

Modern cavalry often use armoured vehicles.

Modern cavalry often use armored vehicles.

((noun)) soldiers who fight on horseback or in armored vehicles The cavalry charged at the enemy lines.

Synonyms: mounted troops, horse soldiers; Antonyms: infantry

From Italian 'cavalleria' (chivalry, cavalry), from Latin 'caballus' (horse).

The 'caval-' part sounds like 'gallop'. Imagine soldiers galloping on horses.

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