nabi
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nabi
First recorded in 1875–80, nabi is from the Arabic word nabī
Example Sentences
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Lebanon's state-run National News Agency earlier reported "fierce clashes... towards the outskirts of the town of Nabi Sheet to repel Israeli forces that carried out a landing by helicopters" in the area.
From Barron's
Two Hezbollah officials in the Bekaa region, where Nabi Sheet is located, told AFP that an Israeli helicopter was downed.
From Barron's
The focus of the operation in Nabi Chit was recovering the remains of an Israeli military airman who went missing in Lebanon 40 years ago.
From BBC
It did not respond to BBC requests for comment about the targets of the strikes around Nabi Chit.
From BBC
"With this warning, we prepared and evacuated the children from the town to protect them," Nabi Sheet mayor Hani Moussawi said.
From Barron's
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