a member of a French infantry unit originally composed of Algerians wearing a brilliant uniform and conducting a quick spirited drill
member of a military unit adopting the dress and drill of the Zouaves
one of a former body of infantry in the French army, composed originally of Algerians, distinguished for their dash, hardiness, and picturesque Oriental uniform
ZOUAVE, a French infantry man [n]
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