Spahi
Pronunciation : Spa"hi, Spa"hee
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Per., Turk., & Hind. sipahi: cf. F. spahi. See Seroy.]
Definition : 1. Formerly, one of the Turkish cavalry.
2. An Algerian cavalryman in the French army.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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