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green armies

green armies is the plural of green army.

Meaning of green army

Noun

green army (plural green armies)

  1. (UK, slang) The regular army, not including any special forces.
    • 'We'll get the green army to keep an eye on the place, make sure there's not too much activity while our backs are turned,' said the ops officer.1998, Catherine Jones, Sisters In Arms, →ISBN
  2. (historical, Russian Civil War) Name of some armed groups that were not affiliated with the Reds or the Whites, for ideological or other reasons, existing from 1918 approximately until the end of 1924. This name may sometimes include some Anarchist and Nationalist groups, as well as deserters and criminals.

Questions about green armies

What is green armies the plural of?
Green armies is the plural of green army.

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