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parados

par·a·dos [ párrə dòss ] (plural par·a·dos·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
fortification against attack from rear: a bank built up behind a trench or other fortification that gives protection from attack from the rear

[Mid-19th century. < French, literally "defend the back" < dos "back"]
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