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poilu

/ˈpwɑː.luː/

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noun

/ˈpwɑː.luː/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать французского солдата, особенно служившего в Первой мировой войне, или густое рагу из риса, курицы и мелкой дичи, родом с юга США.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a French soldier, especially one who served in World War I, or it can denote a thick stew made with rice, chicken, and small game, originating from the southern United States.

  1. French soldier (WWI)C1formalbritish

    A term used to refer to a French soldier, especially one who fought in World War I.

    ruФранцузский солдат (Первая мировая война)

    • The poilu endured harsh conditions in the trenches.
    • Many poilus were decorated for their bravery.
    • The monument honors the poilus who died in the Great War.
  2. Southern US stewC1informalamericanculinary

    A thick stew made from rice, chicken, and small game, popular in the southern United States.

    ruЮжный тушеный суп

    • Grandma's poilu was always a hit at family gatherings.
    • The recipe for poilu includes chicken and wild game.
    • He served a hearty bowl of poilu with cornbread.

    Synonymspilaupurloo