giaour Meaning & Definition
/ˈd͡ʒaʊə/
What Does Giaour Mean?
Giaour is used as a noun meaning A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.
Giaour in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒaʊə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | giaours |
Giaour Definition (Noun)
- A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.
Synonyms of Giaour
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Giaour synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Giaour
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Giaour in a Sentence
No example sentences are available for this entry.
Word Forms & Grammar
giaour (plural giaours)
Words That Rhyme With Giaour
Origin of Giaour
Borrowed from French giaour, from Ottoman Turkish كاور (gâvur), from Classical Persian گَاوُر (gāwur), a variant of گَبْر (gabr, “infidel”); see there for more. Doublet of Gheber and Gueber.
How to Pronounce Giaour
Giaour is pronounced //ˈd͡ʒaʊə// and has 1 syllable.