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\ ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt 
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\ plural corps d'elite\ ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt or ˌkȯrz-dā- \
or ˌkȯrz-dā- \Definition of corps d'elite
1 : a body of picked troops
2 : a group of the best people in a category
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Synonyms for corps d'elite
Synonyms
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- cream,
- crème de la crème,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- illuminati,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- priesthood,
- prime,
- royalty,
- upper crust
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The first known use of corps d'elite was in 1832
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