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commodore

The correct spelling is commodore.

How to pronounce commodore

/ˈkɑmədɔɹ/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/

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The correct spelling is commodore. A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
  2. 2.A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
  3. 3.The leading ship in a fleet of merchantmen.
  4. 4.The president of a yacht club.
  5. 5.A yacht-club president's vessel in a regatta.

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