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squadrol

noun
squad·​rol | \ (ˈ)skwä¦drōl, -wȯ¦d-\
plural -s

Definition of squadrol

: an automobile that is used by police both as a squad car and as an ambulance

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History and Etymology for squadrol

blend of squad (car) and patrol (wagon)

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