单词 | Zouave |
释义 | Zouave /zooh ahv", zwahv/, n. 1. (sometimes l.c.) one of a former body of infantry in the French army, composed originally of Algerians, distinguished for their dash, hardiness, and picturesque Oriental uniform. 2. a member of any body of soldiers adopting a similar dress and drill, esp. a soldier serving in any of certain volunteer regiments in the American Civil War. [1820-30; < F < Ar zawawah, prob. < Berber igowawen, the name of a Berber group] |
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