First Known Use: 1564
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giaour
noun \ˈjau̇(-ə)r\
Definition of GIAOUR
: one outside the Islamic faith : infidel 2a
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Origin of GIAOUR
French, from Italian dialect (Venetian) giaur, from Turkish gâvur, from Persian gawr, gabr
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