AR15
noun
\ˈāˈär(ˈ)fif¦tēn\
variants: or
AR15 rifle
Definition of AR15
-s
: a . 223 caliber gas-operated semiautomatic rifle that is essentially a civilian version of the M16
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Origin and Etymology of ar15
from Armalite, the manufacturer
First Known Use: 1963
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