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jubbah
[ joob-uh ]
noun
- a long outer garment with long sleeves, worn in Muslim countries.
jubbah
/ ˈdʒʊbə /
noun
- a long loose outer garment with wide sleeves, worn by Muslim men and women, esp in India
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jubbah1
Borrowed into English from Arabic around 1540–50
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jubbah1
C16: from Arabic
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Example Sentences
At another paleolake about 150 kilometers to the east, the Jubbah oasis, they found stone tools in layers dating to 200,000 and 75,000 years ago.
From Science Magazine
Mahmoud Abu Jubbah and his family have the grim task of clearing the aftermath of war, removing what’s left of homes, offices and personal belongings.
From Los Angeles Times
What pours out the other end is sorted into three different sizes, which Abu Jubbah labels, in ascending order, “sand,” “sesame” and “lentils.”
From Los Angeles Times
It’s the tragic availability of Abu Jubbah’s stock, rather than its price, that is the main draw.
From Los Angeles Times
To begin with, Abu Jubbah’s is a scavenger’s job.
From Los Angeles Times
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