zouave

Definitions


[ˈzuːɑːv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a member of a light-infantry corps in the French army, originally formed of Algerians and long retaining their North African style of uniform.

- women's trousers with wide tops, tapering to a narrow ankle.


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French, from Kabyle Zouaoua, the name of a tribe




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