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bivouac

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪvʊak, ˈbɪvwak/

Translate bivouac | into Italian

Definition of bivouac

noun

a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.

verb (bivouacs, bivouacking, bivouacked)

[no object]

stay in a bivouac:we bivouacked on the north side of the town

Origin:

early 18th century (denoting a night watch by the whole army): from French, probably from Swiss German Bîwacht 'additional guard at night', apparently denoting a citizens' patrol supporting the ordinary town watch