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chasseur

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ʃæˈsɜː/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ʃæˈsɝ/
  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A servant or attendant.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A hotel messenger, especially in France.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A hunter or huntsman.

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5

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Meaning 5

A dish of meat cooked in a sauce containing mushrooms, shallots and white wine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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Synonyms: cacciatore

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French chasseur. Doublet of chaser.

Real reading context

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