Zouave is a noun referring to a member of a light-armed French military unit (historical) renowned for colorful uniforms. The term also designates a style of high-stepping ceremonial drill associated with those troops. In modern usage, it may describe someone recalling that era, or a similarly named military fashion or drill figure. The pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable, with a clear /z/ onset and /zɒ/ or /zoʊ/ vowel unfold depending on accent.
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