Saba

[ sah-buh for 1; sey-buh for 2 ]

noun
  1. an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).

  2. Biblical name Sheba. an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, especially in spices and gems.

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How to use Saba in a sentence

  • You see a few coffee-trees of a fine luxuriant p. 38growth; and nearly on the top of Saba stands the house of the post-holder.

    Wanderings in South America | Charles Waterton
  • All the productions found betwixt the plantations and the rock Saba are to be met with here.

    Wanderings in South America | Charles Waterton
  • About an hour above the rock of Saba stands the habitation of an Indian, called Simon, on the top of a hill.

    Wanderings in South America | Charles Waterton

British Dictionary definitions for Saba

Saba

/ (ˈsɑːbə) /


noun
  1. an island in the NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop: 1491 (2007 est). Area: 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

  2. another name for Sheba 1 (def. 1)

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