seif

[ seyf, sahyf ]

noun

1. a long narrow sand dune parallel to the prevailing wind direction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seif¹

From the Arabic word sayf sword

Example Sentences

Among his high-profile clients were Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, son of the late Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi; and Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, who fired him.

From New York Times

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the dictator’s son, was charged along with two others in 2011 and remains at large.

From Seattle Times

The United Nations urged the government to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into the attack, hold those responsible accountable, and compensate victims and families, said Seif Magango, spokesperson for the U.N.

From Seattle Times

The United Nations urged the government to investigate, hold those responsible accountable, and compensate victims, said Seif Magango, of the U.N.

From Seattle Times

Human Rights Office spokesperson Seif Magango said in a statement on Tuesday that blamed the attack on JNIM, an umbrella coalition of armed groups aligned with al-Qaida.

From Washington Times