Parrott rifle

English

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Robert Parker Parrott.

Noun

Parrott rifle (plural Parrott rifles)

  1. A type of muzzle-loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.
    Synonym: (slang) swamp angel
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