The abbreviation for Colonel is "Col." in English. This might seem non-intuitive given the spelling of the word, but it's related to how the term evolved over time. Originally from the Italian "colonnello," meaning "column leader," the English adopted and modified the pronunciation to its current form, "kərˈnəl", yet stuck with the earliest truncation, "Col." It's one example of the quirks of language that make it so fascinating. Now, isn't learning about language etymology intriguing?
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