shillelagh

also shil·la·lah (shə-lā'lē, -lə)
n.
A cudgel of oak, blackthorn, or other hardwood.

[After Shillelagh, a village of east-central Ireland.]

or shillalah

(shuh-LAY-lee, shuh-LAY-luh)

noun
A cudgel, traditionally made of blackthorn or oak.

Etymology
After Shillelagh, a village in County Wicklow, Ireland, famous for its oaks

Usage
"Ultimately, Ballymore is Finnegan's dramatic shillelagh that prods us to wonder how we'll feel about our own hometowns years hence when they become cold and empty." — Peter Rusland; Reel Nice Effort by Merc Crew; News Leader and Pictorial (Duncan, Canada); Jun 2, 2007.

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[˜ǝܒlālē; -ܒlālǝ]

˜ǝˈlālē; -ˈlālǝ MGM-51 a surface-to-surface missile mounted on a main battle tank or assault reconnaissance vehicle for engagement of enemy armor, troops, and field fortifications.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (Irish) a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
  Synonym: shillalah

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