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Scud

The English word “Scud” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. A Soviet-developed tactical ballistic missile.

Etymology

The term comes from the NATO reporting name SS-1 Scud which was attached to the missile by Western intelligence agencies.

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