agal

[ uh-gahl ]

noun

1. (among Arabs) a cord wound around a kaffiyeh to hold it in place.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agal¹

1850–55; < dialectal Arabic ʿagāl, variant of ʿiqāl cord, rope

Example Sentences

They are either white, or red, or black, and are formed chiefly of agal-agal a marine cellular plant.

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Agal-agal derives its name from Tanjong Agal on the north coast of Borneo; where it was originally collected.

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The later identification with Ea appears to be due to the idea of 'strength' involved in the name of Nin-agal.

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Sarcoph′agal, flesh-devouring; Sarcoph′agous, feeding on flesh.

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