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Big Red One

Big Red One proper noun: the United States 1st Infantry Division.

big red one: the United States 1st Infantry Division
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Proper noun

the Big Red One

  1. (US, informal) The United States 1st Infantry Division.

Origin of Big Red One

The shoulder insignia of this unit is emblazoned with a red numeral one.

Questions about Big Red One

What does Big Red One mean?
Big Red One means the United States 1st Infantry Division.
What part of speech is Big Red One?
Big Red One is a proper noun.

Words near Big Red One in the dictionary

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