Hellcats

/ˈhɛlkæts/ noun

Aggressive, fierce women or girls; also, fighting planes used in World War II.

From 'hell' (meaning fierce, wild) and 'cats' (suggesting wildness and independence). The term 'hellcat' dates to at least the 1600s, later applied to the Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter plane.

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