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chiaus
(chous, choush),USA pronunciation n., pl. chiaus•es.
- Eastern Religions, World History(in the Ottoman Empire) a court official who served as an ambassador, emissary, or member of a ceremonial escort.
- Eastern Religions, World Historya Turkish military rank approximating that of sergeant.
- Persian chāwush
- Turkish çavuş
- 1590–1600
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