Answer: vedette

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VEDETTESmall naval launch used for scouting.
VEDETTEA mounted sentinel.
VEDETTEFrench word for movie star.
VEDETTESmall naval scouting vessel.
VEDETTESmall scout boat in the Navy.
VEDETTEAny well-known entertainer
vedettemounted sentry in advance of the outposts of an army
vedettea small boat used for scouting, also VIDETTE
vedettesmall naval launch used for scouting