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bravo

bra·vo [ brvō, braa vṓ ]


interjection 
Definition:
 
audience's shout of approval: used as a cry of approval by members of a theater audience



noun  (plural bra·vos)
Definition:
 
1. shout of "bravo": a cry of "bravo" to express approval

2. assassin: a hired assassin ( archaic )

[Mid-18th century. < Italian, "excellent"]
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