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dahabeeyah

Pronunciation: /ˌdɑːhəˈbiːjə/

Definition of dahabeeyah

noun

  • a large passenger boat used on the Nile, typically with lateen sails.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Arabic, literally 'golden', denoting the gilded state barge formerly used by the Muslim rulers of Egypt

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