legion (n.)

  1. archaic terms for army

    [ Syn: host ]

  2. association of ex-servicemen; the American Legion'

  3. a large military unit; the French Foreign Legion'

  4. a vast multitude

    [ Syn: horde , host ]

    legion (adj.)

  1. amounting to a large indefinite number; numerous times; the family was numerous; Palomars fans are legion

    [ Syn: numerous ]

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