rebab

[ ri-bahb ]

noun

1. a Near Eastern fiddle having one to three strings and played with a bow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebab¹

1730–40; < Arabic rabāb; rebec

Example Sentences

Carter said at the time that his rebab stint was not court-mandated but that he was doing it to get his son back.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that the rebab stint is not court-mandated but that he’s doing it to get his son back.

From Los Angeles Times

Another buried his rebab, a stringed instrument, in his courtyard.

From Seattle Times

He made two minor league rebab starts.

From Washington Times

Kluber made his first minor league rebab start Friday, throwing five scoreless innings for Double-A Akron.

From Washington Times