Orage
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A British Royal Navy destroyer that served in World War II
- proper noun
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Orage
- Many sailors served aboard the Orage throughout its years of active duty.
Examples
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The Orage was a formidable destroyer during World War II.
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The story of the Orage is remembered in naval history books.
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The Orage played a crucial role in escorting convoys during World War II.
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Did the Orage participate in the D-Day landings?
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The British Royal Navy destroyer Orage played a crucial role during World War II.
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Many sailors served on the Orage and remembered its storied history.
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The wreck of the Orage was discovered off the coast after many years.
Surface Forms
Orage main
Etymology
Orage is named after the French word orage, meaning 'storm', which gives a fitting image for a warship because storms suggest power and danger at sea.