zareba
noun
(in the Sudan and adjoining regions) a protective enclosure, as of thorn bushes.
zareeba
-
a variation of
zareba.
Example Sentences
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"But we may go down to the Nile by daytime," said Feversham, and he started up with alarm as he gazed at the thorn zareeba.
From The Four Feathers by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
He then at once proceeded to the native zareeba, about 200 yards from the camp.
From Ismailia by Sir Samuel White Baker
The man was led away under a guard and was secured in the zareeba.
From Ismailia by Sir Samuel White Baker
About 1,000 natives assembled, and they were allowed to enter the zareeba and choose their cows, in parties of four at one time, to prevent confusion.
From Ismailia by Sir Samuel White Baker
These people had crept in the pitch darkness, until they had succeeded in entering the cattle zareeba.
From Ismailia by Sir Samuel White Baker
