zouave

Zou·ave

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zoo-ahv, zwahv]
- /zuˈɑv, zwɑv/
- /zuː.ˈɑːv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoo-ahv, zwahv]
- /zuˈɑv, zwɑv/

Definitions of zouave word

noun zouave (sometimes lowercase) one of a former body of infantry in the French army, composed originally of Algerians, distinguished for their dash, hardiness, and picturesque uniform. 1
noun zouave a member of any body of soldiers adopting a similar dress and drill, especially a soldier serving in any of certain volunteer regiments in the American Civil War. 1
noun zouave (formerly) a member of a body of French infantry composed of Algerian recruits noted for their dash, hardiness, and colourful uniforms 0
noun zouave 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 0
noun zouave a member of a former infantry unit in the French army, originally Algerians, noted for the precision of its close-order drill and characterized by a colorful uniform 0
noun zouave a member of any military group having a similar uniform; specif., a member of any of various volunteer regiments in the American Civil War 0

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Origin of zouave

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French < Arabic zawāwah, probably < Berber igowawen, the name of a Berber group

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zouave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".