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One of a body of French infantry originally composed of Algerians that is characterized by a colorful uniform of gaiters, baggy trousers, short and open-fronted jacket, and usually tasseled cap or turban and by very quick and spirited drill.

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  • December, zouave jacket and bodice; January, princess under-dress
  • He felt that he could not argue with the pontifical zouave of bygone days.
  • The pride of the Garibaldian was not far behind the generosity of the former zouave.
  • She used to wear the 'dearest' little zouave of the 'tender bark' of the 'Aurora tree.'
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