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Chouan

Chouan noun: a member of a major revolt led by Jean Cottereau against the French Revolution.

Noun

Chouan (plural Chouans)

  1. (historical) A member of a major revolt led by Jean Cottereau against the French Revolution

Forms of Chouan

pluralChouans

Origin of Chouan

From Jean Chouan, a name by which Jean Cottereau was known.

Questions about Chouan

What does Chouan mean?
Chouan means a member of a major revolt led by Jean Cottereau against the French Revolution.
What part of speech is Chouan?
Chouan is a noun.
What is the plural of Chouan?
The plural of Chouan is Chouans.

Words near Chouan in the dictionary

  1. chou pastries
  2. chou pastry
  3. Chou-chih
  4. Chou-k'ou-tien
  5. Chou-shan
  6. Chouan
  7. Chouans
  8. Choubey
  9. Choucair
  10. chouchou
  11. choucroute

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