Jungle Carbine

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

So called due to its primary service in the jungles of Malaya after World War II.

Noun[edit]

Jungle Carbine (plural Jungle Carbines)

  1. (informal) The British-made Number 5 SMLE rifle, with a shortened barrel suitable for jungle warfare.
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