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cosaque

Cossack

noun koh-ZAK Rare

Origin: Turkic 'qazaq' (free person)

Usage Note

Cosaque refers to a member of the Cossack peoples of Eastern Europe, historically known as fierce horsemen. The expression boire comme un cosaque ('drink like a Cossack') means to drink heavily, reflecting a French cultural stereotype.

Examples

"Le cosaque galopait sur la steppe."

Natural Translation

The Cossack galloped across the steppe.

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