feu de joie

noun

fœ̅dəzhwȧ
plural feux de joie
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: a salute fired by rifles in rapid succession along a line of troops (as to celebrate a victory)

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fire of joy

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“Feu de joie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feu%20de%20joie. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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