ain
Origin of ain
1Words Nearby ain
Other definitions for ʿain (2 of 3)
or ʿayn
the 18th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
the voiced pharyngeal constrictive consonant represented by this letter.
Origin of ʿain
2Other definitions for Ain (3 of 3)
a department in E France. 2,249 sq. mi. (5,825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
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How to use ain in a sentence
ain Kawa is known as a Christian district, with Ziggurat-style churches dotting the horizon.
Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple | Michael Luongo | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe architect Gregory ain was very interested in planned communities.
He says ain el-Hilweh is seeing a rising number of clashes—three or four a month —that can last two to three hours.
PLO Official: Al-Qaeda To Target Lebanese Christians | Jamie Dettmer | February 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey built a church that still stands today, which overlooks the hillside and ain River.
“What they are doing in ain Zara to Abdul is inhumane,” Najat says.
Let him tak a spring on his ain fiddle, says a proverb that illustrates the coolness with which Donald will bide his time.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'Rell"Come away, Rundell, the race is yer ain," shouted an enthusiastic supporter of Peter.
The Underworld | James C. WelshI reck'n I knows sense when I sees it; en dey ain' no sense in sich doin's as dat.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)How could I, with my heart beating high at the thought of seeing my ain dear laddie before many days?
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginMickle thocht we o' the gentles ayont the sea, an' sair grat we for a' frien's we kent lang syne in oor ain countree.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas Wiggin
British Dictionary definitions for ain (1 of 3)
/ (eɪn) /
a Scot word for own
British Dictionary definitions for ain (2 of 3)
/ (ˈɑːjɪn) /
a variant of ayin
British Dictionary definitions for Ain (3 of 3)
/ (French ɛ̃) /
a department in E central France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Bourg. Pop: 539 006 (2003 est). Area: 5785 sq km (2256 sq miles)
a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains and flowing south to the Rhône. Length: 190 km (118 miles)
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