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reveille

Syllabification: (rev·eil·le)
Pronunciation: /ˈrevəlē/
Definition of reveille

noun

[in singular]
  • a signal sounded especially on a bugle or drum to wake personnel in the armed forces.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French réveillez! 'wake up!', imperative plural of réveiller, based on Latin vigilare 'keep watch'

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