legion:1
noun13th 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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