Djerba

American  

[jer-buh] / ˈdʒɛr bə /

Or Jerba

noun

1. an island off the SE coast of Tunisia: Roman ruins. 197 sq. mi. (510 sq. km).

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Djerba British  

/ ˈdʒɜːbə /

noun

1. Ancient name: Meninx.  an island off the SE coast of Tunisia, in the Gulf of Gabès: traditionally Homer's land of the lotus-eaters. Pop: about 100 000 (latest est). Area: 510 sq km (197 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Bird-watching hotspots for flamingos include Djerba island off Tunisia's south-eastern coast, and Korba Lagoon further to the north.

From BBC

Along with his wife and daughter, he is survived by another daughter, Djerba Goldfinger, and a grandchild.

From New York Times

He said that a spirit of “celebration quickly returned to the island of Djerba, a land of peace and tolerance, which is proof that the author failed to implement his plan.”

From Seattle Times

Four other members of Tunisia’s security forces remain hospitalized in Djerba, including one in critical condition.

From Washington Times

Jews have lived on Djerba, a picturesque island off the southern coast of Tunisia, since 500 B.C.

From Washington Times