English

Noun

poilu ‎(plural poilus)

1. (historical) A French infantryman during the First World War

Anagrams

• oil up

French

Etymology

From poil +‎ -u; compare Spanish peludo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pwa.ly/

Adjective

poilu m ‎(feminine singular poilue, masculine plural poilus, feminine plural poilues)

1. hairy

Noun

poilu m ‎(plural poilus)

1. poilu, a French soldier during World War I