squadrone

/skwaˈdrɔːne/ or /skwaˈdrɔːneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of 16 to 24 cavalrymen in historical Italian armies, or a group of four to six aircraft in Italian military aviation.

“The Italian cavalry’s effectiveness was demonstrated by their well-organized squadrone formations during the Battle of Agnadello.”

Synonyms

  • detachment
  • squad
  • troop

Antonyms

  • disband
  • scatter