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zou·ave
\züˈäv, -ˈȧv, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, ˈzwäv, ˈzwȧv\ noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French, from Berber Zwāwa, tribe of Kabyles in the Djurdjura mountains, Algeria
1. : one of a body of French infantry originally composed of Algerians that is characterized by a colorful uniform of gaiters, baggy trousers, short and open-fronted jacket, and usually tasseled cap or turban and by very quick and spirited drill
2. : a member of a body of soldiers (as a volunteer regiment in the army of the United States in the Civil War) adopting the dress and drill of the Zouaves |