chasseur
/ʃæˈsɝ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.76 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.
noun
A hotel messenger, especially in France.
noun
A dish of meat cooked in a sauce containing mushrooms, shallots and white wine.
Example Sentences
- "I have a house in the Champs Elysees. There is a Swiss in its courtyard. He stands six-foot-seven in his stockings, and the chasseurs are hardly less tall than he. Wherever I go, there are two chefs in my retinue. Both are masters in their art, and furiously jealous of each other."
- "The chasseur of the Hôtel Récamier (whom he knew far too well) was approaching them at a run."
- "From France, Greeley checks in with rabbit chausseurs made with red wine, shallots, tomatoes, and rosemary; […]"
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ʃæˈsɝ/
- British English: /ʃæˈsɜː/
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Military.