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dunam

Syllabification: (du·nam)
Pronunciation: /ˈdo͝onəm/

Definition of dunam

noun

  • a measure of land area used in parts of the former Turkish empire, including Israel (where it is equal to about 900 square meters).

Origin:

from modern Hebrew dûnām or Arabic dūnum, from Turkish dönüm, from dönmek 'go around'

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