legion:1

noun
le*gion \ ˈlē-jən \
13th century{ds||1||}
  • the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry
  • a large military force; especially : army
  • a very large number : multitude

legion:2

adjective
legion \
1687
  • many, numerous

Legion of Honor

noun phrase
Legion of Honor \
1802
  • a French order conferred as a reward for civil or military merit

Legion of Merit

noun phrase
Legion of Merit \
1942
  • a U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services

the Foreign Legion

noun
the Foreign Legion \
  • a part of the French Army that is made up of soldiers who are not French
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