salvo: Meaning and Definition of
sal•vo
Pronunciation: (sal'vō), [key]
— pl. -vos, -voes.
- a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
- a round of fire given as a salute.
- a round of cheers or applause.
sal•vo
Pronunciation: (sal'vō), [key]
— pl. -vos.
- an excuse or quibbling evasion.
- something to save a person's reputation or soothe a person's feelings.
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