sabra
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sabra
1940–45; < colloquial Modern Hebrew sabre literally, prickly pear < Arabic ṣabrah
Example Sentences
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The word also refers to the sabra plant, a type of prickly pear endemic in the Middle East.
From Washington Times
But the hardy sabra bushes remained an indelible part of the landscape even after most traces of the villages were erased.
From New York Times
Mr. Oz was a sabra, or native-born Israeli who grew up in Jerusalem when it was under British control.
From Washington Post
It fell in love with the young sabras who had beaten three Arab armies.
From BBC
It was the first theater to feature a young generation of sabra actors who spoke conversational Hebrew, unlike the more established actors of the city’s Habima Theater who immigrated from Russia and were classically trained.
From New York Times
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