bivouac
|biv/ou/ac|
B2
/ˈbɪv.wæk/
temporary camp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bivouac' originates from French, specifically the word 'bivouac', where 'bi-' meant 'two' and 'wacht' meant 'watch'.
Historical Evolution
'bivouac' changed from the French word 'bivouac' and eventually became the modern English word 'bivouac'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a night watch by two groups', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a temporary camp'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
The soldiers set up a bivouac for the night.
Synonyms
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