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narghile

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːgɪleɪ, -li/

Definition of narghile

noun

  • an oriental tobacco pipe with a long tube that draws the smoke through water; a hookah.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Persian nārgīl 'coconut, hookah', from Sanskrit nārikela 'coconut'

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