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/hum"vee/, n.a military vehicle that combines the features of a jeep with those of a light truck.[1985-1990; from the pronunciation of the initials HMMWV for H(igh)-M(obility) M(ultipurpose) W(heeled) V(ehicle)]
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Humvee
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