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Asben

American  
[ahs-ben] / ɑsˈbɛn /

noun

  1. Aïr.


Asben British  
/ æsˈbɛn /

noun

  1. another name for Aïr

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This journey of Dr. Barth's has considerably extended our acquaintance, both with the geography and the political state of Asben or Aheer.

From Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government by Richardson, James

There are many finer valleys than this in Asben, and were the trees not preserved, it would be a very barren, unlively spot.

From Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government by Richardson, James

There was, in truth, some idea that very indefinite dues might be exacted of us during our progress through the northern districts of the Asben territory.

From Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government by Richardson, James

Amankee says the population of this country is very various, but the Tuaricks of Asben are the masters.

From Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government by Richardson, James

En-Noor, especially, is greatly respected by the people of Aghadez, as the grand supporter of authority in Asben.

From Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government by Richardson, James

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