Zouave

Zouave
/zooh ahv", zwahv/, n.
1. (sometimes l.c.) one of a former body of infantry in the French army, composed originally of Algerians, distinguished for their dash, hardiness, and picturesque Oriental uniform.
2. a member of any body of soldiers adopting a similar dress and drill, esp. a soldier serving in any of certain volunteer regiments in the American Civil War.
[1820-30; < F < Ar zawawah, prob. < Berber igowawen, the name of a Berber group]

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