evzone

UK
/ˈɛv.zəʊn/
US
/ˈɛv.zoʊn/

Translations

evzonenoun
evzones
pl
Countable; denotes a member of the Greek Presidential Guard or, historically, an elite light infantry soldier.
An evzone stood motionless outside the Hellenic Parliament, dressed in his distinctive fustanella and tasseled shoes.
Эвзон стоял неподвижно у здания греческого парламента, одетый в свою традиционную фустанеллу и башмаки с помпонами.
Additional translations
ефзонустаревший вариант транслитерации
evzoneadjective
Attributive use relating to the Evzones or their uniform; no comparative/superlative forms.
The museum displays several evzone costumes from the early twentieth century.
В музее представлены несколько эвзонских костюмов начала XX века.
evzonesnoun

evzone

evzones
pl
UK
/ˈɛv.zəʊnz/
US
/ˈɛv.zoʊnz/
The evzones are known for their traditional uniforms and ceremonial duties.
Эвзоны известны своими традиционными униформами и церемониальными обязанностями.
Synonyms
presidential guard
honor guard
ceremonial guard
palace guard
elite infantry
ceremonial unit
guard unit
Greek presidential guard

Definitions

evzonenoun
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.