Associations to the word «Poilu»

Wiktionary

POILU, noun. A French infantryman during the First World War

Dictionary definition

POILU, noun. A French soldier (especially in World War I).
POILU, noun. Thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S..

Wise words

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