poilu

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: puede designar a un soldado francés, especialmente de la Primera Guerra Mundial, o un guiso espeso de arroz, pollo y caza menor, originario del sur de Estados Unidos.

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.

   soldado francés de la Primera Guerra Mundial

   • 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.

   Guiso sureño de arroz y caza

   • 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.

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