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Noun poilu has 1 sense
  1. purloo, chicken purloo, poilu - thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S.
    --1 is a kind of stew

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Poilu

Description:

Poilu is a term that originated in France during World War I to refer to the French soldiers who fought in the trenches.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A French soldier, particularly those who fought in World War I.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

  1. The brave poilu fought valiantly for his country.
  2. During the war, many families eagerly awaited the return of their poilus.

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