ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷pōˌli(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by French turcopolier, from Medieval Latin turcopolarius ) of Middle English turkepler, from Medieval Latin turcopolarius, from turcopolus turcopole + Latin -arius -ary
: a high official of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem who is ex officio the commander of the turcopoles