dahabeah

American  

[dah-huh-bee-uh] / ˌdɑ həˈbi ə /

Or dahabeeyah,

noun

1. a large boat used on the Nile as a houseboat or for conveying passengers.

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dahabeah British  

/ ˌdɑːhəˈbiːə /

noun

1. a houseboat used on the Nile

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Etymology

Origin of dahabeah

First recorded in 1840–50, dahabeah is from the Egyptian Arabic word dahabīyah

Example Sentences

When a traveller goes aboard a dahabeah he tears up the calendar and lets his watch run down.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George

The modern dahabeah is often made of iron, draws about 2 ft. of water, and is provided with one very large and one small sail.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

And nobody knew if the steam dahabeah had hurried on before us, to anchor out of sight round the oblique fa�ade of Abu Simbel.

From It Happened in Egypt by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

As I should not be on board the dahabeah in question, it would not matter to me personally if the boat were entirely manned by dragomans.

From It Happened in Egypt by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

I hear she has a magnificent electric dahabeah, and if she will let us charter it.

From Ziska by Corelli, Marie