English

Noun

fuzil ‎(plural fuzils)

1. Alternative form of fusil (musket)

Portuguese

Etymology

From French fusil, from Vulgar Latin petra ‎(“stone”) + focilis ‎(“of fire”) (flintstone), from focus ‎(“fire”), from Latin focus ‎(“fireplace, hearth”). Cognate of English fusillade.

Pronunciation

• (South Brazil) IPA^(key): /fu.ˈziw/

Noun

fuzil m (plural fuzis)

1. rifle

Synonyms

• espingarda, escopeta, rifle, refle