Khabur
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Khabur
First recorded in 1810–15; from Arabic (al-)khābūr
Example Sentences
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The Khabur River, which flows through the town and was so vital in ancient times that it is referred to in the Bible, has been reduced to puddles of murky water.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2022
The low level of the Khabur, which many farmers depend on to irrigate their fields, means they have to operate their diesel-powered pumps longer to get the same amount of water.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2022
The Khabur families trace their heritage to the earliest days of Christianity.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2016
The last Khabur captives were on their way out.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2016
Ten large wild buffaloes in the country of Kharran, and the plains of the river Khabur, I slew.
From Babylonian and Assyrian Literature by Anonymous
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