Zou·ave (z -äv , zwäv)n. 1. A member of a French infantry unit, originally composed of Algerian recruits, characterized by colorful uniforms and precision drilling. 2. A member of a group patterned after the French Zouaves, especially a member of such a unit of the Union Army in the U.S. Civil War. [French, from Berber Zw  wa, an Algerian tribe.] |
Zouave [zuːˈɑːv zwɑːv]
n
1. (Military) (formerly) a member of a body of French infantry composed of Algerian recruits noted for their dash, hardiness, and colourful uniforms
2. (Military) 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
[from French, from Zwāwa, tribal name in Algeria]
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