Fusilier
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪəː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fusilier is a noun meaning An infantryman armed with a form of flintlock musket.
Meaning
An infantryman armed with a form of flintlock musket.
More Meanings
- (British) A soldier in any of several regiments that once fought with such weapons.
- A fish in family Caesionidae, related to snappers.
Word Forms
- fusiliers
- fusileer
Synonyms for fusilier
Depending on context, synonyms include fusee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include regiment, rifle, rifles, fusileer, fusil, fuzee.
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