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Zulus

ˈzuluz
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
  1. Zulus
    (Ethnol) The most important tribe belonging to the Kaffir race. They inhabit a region on the southeast coast of Africa, but formerly occupied a much more extensive country. They are noted for their warlike disposition, courage, and military skill.
Usage in the news

South Africa and its Zulus. economist.com

Zulus Eagerly Defy Ban on Virginity Test. ashingtonpost.com

For the Zulus of South Africa, eating with the left hand was taboo. thelancet.com

For almost the entire 19th century, the Zulus , Britons and Boers were engaged in a bloody battle for possession of land and sovereignty across Kwazulu-Natal. edition.cnn.com

After a long, losing war against British colonial armies, local Zulus , too, were entering the workforce at this time and changing the face of Durban permanently. globalrhythm.net

Harry Gwala, a militant leader of the African National Congress who fought for years against rival Zulus , died today of heart failure. nytimes.com

The best book on the Zulus is "The Washing of the Spears" by Donald R Morris (Simon & Schuster). nytimes.com

Seated on the crag the Zulus named Isandlwana -- meaning "like a little house," although most visitors agree it looks more like a sphinx -- you look down upon a wide, golden plain that rolls away into the heart of the Zulu kingdom. nytimes.com

Sunday Morning Jazz Mass and Second Line featuring Treme Brass Band, Baby Boyz Brass Band, TBC Brass Band, Zulus , Baby Dolls & More. bestofneworleans.com

Usage in literature

I had a black nurse, but she was assegaid, and I was torn from her arms by the Zulus who carried me off. "Hendricks the Hunter" by W.H.G. Kingston

A commission sat upon the disputed frontier question between the Zulus and the Boers. "Our Sailors" by W.H.G. Kingston

The Zulus were savages, and they made a pretty tough fight against us. "The Dash for Khartoum" by George Alfred Henty

A new and powerful kingdom, far stronger than any other native monarchy we know to have existed before or since, was formed by the Zulus. "Impressions of South Africa" by James Bryce

The Zulus were presently seen advancing towards the camp. "Our Soldiers" by W.H.G. Kingston

The above tragic engagement between the Englishmen and Zulus took place in April 1838. "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6)" by Louis Creswicke

One fierce Kaffir tribe threatened them from the north, and the Zulus on the east. "The War in South Africa" by Arthur Conan Doyle

Captured by Zulus: A Story of Trapping in Africa. "Slow and Sure" by Horatio Alger

Perhaps they are some of the Zulus driven north by the great king Tchaka, a hundred years ago. "The Rogue Elephant" by Elliott Whitney

The Zulus and other peoples arrange their hair in the most extraordinary styles. "Little Folks (December 1884)" by Various

Usage in poetry
In one of the hospital rooms was stationed Henry Hook,
And every inch a hero he did look,
Standing at his loophole he watched the Zulus come,
All shouting, and yelling, and at a quick run.
With yell and shriek the Zulus rushed to the attack,
But for the sixth time they were driven back
By the brave British band, and Henry Hook,
Who was a brave soldier, surgeon, and hospital cook.
Then Henry Hook saluted, and immediately retired,
And with courage undaunted his soul was fired,
And the cry rang out wildly, "The Zulus are coming!"
Then the alarm drums were instantly set a-drumming.
"News from the front!" said one, "Awful news!" said the other,
"Of which, we are afraid, will put us to great bother,
For the black Zulus are coming, and for our blood doth thirst,"
"And the force is cut up to pieces!" shouted the first.
Then the mealie bags and biscuit boxes were brought out,
And the breastwork was made quickly without fear or doubt,
And barely was it finished when some one cried in dismay,
"There's the Zulus coming just about twelve hundred yards away."