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| coup [ koo ] (plural coups) |
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1. seizure of political power: the sudden violent overthrow of a government and seizure of political power, especially by the military
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2. successful action: a success that is unexpected and achieved with exceptional skill
 Getting the author to come and speak was quite a coup.
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3. feat of bravery: among some Native American peoples, a feat of bravery during battle, especially touching an enemy warrior without harming him
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| [Late 18th century. Via French, "blow" < medieval Latin colpus< Greek kolophos "blow with the fist"] |
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