dahabeah
or da·ha·bee·yah, da·ha·bi·ah
[ dah-huh-bee-uh ]
noun
a large boat used on the Nile as a houseboat or for conveying passengers.
Origin of dahabeah
1First recorded in 1840–50, dahabeah is from the Egyptian Arabic word dahabīyah
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How to use dahabeah in a sentence
The Nile dahabeahs are among the most picturesque boats afloat.
Nabul, Our Little Egyptian Cousin | Blanche McManusSteam dahabeahs are also built to meet the requirements of tourists.
British Dictionary definitions for dahabeah
dahabeah
dahabeeyah or dahabiah
/ (ˌdɑːhəˈbiːə) /
noun
a houseboat used on the Nile
Origin of dahabeah
1from Arabic dhahabīyah, literally: the golden one (that is, gilded barge)
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