HyperDic: persian_gulf_war

English > 1 sense of the expression Persian Gulf War:
NOUNactPersian Gulf War, Gulf Wara war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders
English > Persian Gulf War: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991 .
SynonymGulf War
Instance ofwar, warfareThe waging of armed conflict against an enemy / enemy
PartsOperation Desert StormThe United States and its allies defeated Iraq in a ground war that lasted 100 hours (1991)

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