Meaning of D-day in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdi ˌdeɪ/

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  1. Noun

    D-day

    Etymology

    from D for day+ day. Compare with H-hour

    Definitions

    1. day of the allied landing in France, World War II

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