Gulf War

/ˌgʌlf ˈwɔər/
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Definitions of Gulf War
  1. noun
    a dispute over control of the waterway between Iraq and Iran broke out into open fighting in 1980 and continued until 1988, when they accepted a UN cease-fire resolution
    synonyms: Iran-Iraq War
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    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  2. noun
    a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991
    synonyms: Persian Gulf War
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    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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