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zariba

Pronunciation: /zəˈriːbə/
(also zareba)
Definition of zariba

noun

  • (in Sudan and neighbouring countries) a thorn fence fortifying a camp or village: figurativeshadows of the palms pointed at him like a zariba of sabres

Origin:

from Arabic zarība 'cattle pen'

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