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evzone

Pronunciation: /ˈɛvzəʊn/
Definition of evzone

noun

  • a kilted soldier belonging to a select Greek infantry regiment.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Greek euzōnos, from Greek, 'dressed for exercise' (from eu- 'fine' + zōnē 'belt'), because of their uniform, which includes a fustanella

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