hussar

hus·sar

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoo-zahr]
- /hʊˈzɑr/
- /ˈhʊˈzɑː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoo-zahr]
- /hʊˈzɑr/

Definitions of hussar word

noun hussar (originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century. 1
noun hussar a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies. 1
noun hussar (in the 15th century) a Hungarian light horseman. 1
noun hussar soldier on horseback 1
noun hussar a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress 0
noun hussar (pl; cap when part of a name) 0

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Origin of hussar

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Hungarian huszár < Serbo-Croatian hȕsār brigand, pirate < Medieval Latin cursārius corsair

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Parts of speech for Hussar

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hussar popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for hussar

noun hussar

squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
lancers — a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.

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