单词 | Zouave |
释义 | Word Frequency Zouave(zuːˈɑːv, zwɑːv) noun 1. (formerly) a member of a body of French infantry composed of Algerian recruits noted for their dash, hardiness, and colourful uniforms 2. a member of any body of soldiers wearing a similar uniform or otherwise modelled on the French Zouaves, esp a volunteer in such a unit of the Union Army in the American Civil War Word origin C19: from French, from Zwāwa, tribal name in Algeria |
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