houbara
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of houbara
First recorded in 1820–30, houbara is from the Arabic word hubārā
Example Sentences
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A man on a motorbike is paid to tour the vicinity spotting houbara bustards, so the sheikh doesn't have to drive too far.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2021
Numerous private parties began travelling from the Gulf to hunt the houbara bustard, a migratory bird that comes to the south-west of Balochistan in winter.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2021
Abu Mohammed told me he was already planning trips to the desert to hunt the houbara again, despite the danger.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2018
The Arabian Desert abounded with the houbara bustard, a migratory, partridge-like fowl found in arid habitats across Asia and northern Africa.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2018
Bergh wielded his kite-shaped toy plane, parts of it glued to an enlarged image of the flaky pattern found on the houbara bustard’s wings.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2015
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