Definition of salvo

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sal·vo ¹    (slv) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. sal·vos or sal·voes

1. 1. A simultaneous discharge of firearms.
   2. The simultaneous release of a rack of bombs from an aircraft.
   3. The projectiles or bombs thus released.
2. Something resembling a release or discharge of bombs or firearms, as:
   1. A sudden outburst, as of cheers or praise.
   2. A forceful verbal or written assault.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Italian salva, from French salve, from Latin salv, hail, imperative of salvre, to be in good health, from salvus, safe; see sol- in Indo-European roots

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