A member of the Greek Presidential Guard; originally, a soldier of an elite light-infantry unit in the Greek Army, noted for a traditional pleated uniform.
An evzone stood motionless outside the Hellenic Parliament, dressed in his distinctive fustanella and tasseled shoes.
evzoneadjective
Relating to the Evzones or their characteristic dress or traditions.
The museum displays several evzone costumes from the early twentieth century.
evzonesnoun
Members of the Greek Presidential Guard, known for their traditional uniform and ceremonial duties.
The evzones stood solemnly in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens.