javelin /ˈjav(ə)lən, ˈdʒæv(ə)lən 
/ ▸ noun a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. ▪ (the javelin) the athletic event or sport of throwing the javelin: his nearest rival in the javelin.
– ORIGIN late Middle English : from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin.
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