Arabiyeh

/ˌærəbiːˈjɛ/ noun

Definition

A traditional four-wheeled carriage or cart used in Arab regions, similar to a cab or buggy.

Etymology

From Arabic, derived from 'arab' (the people) or 'arabah' (a desert region), with the suffix -iyeh (indicating something belonging to or related to). A word from Middle Eastern transportation history.

Kelly Says

The arabiyeh was the Uber of the Middle East—these carts were everywhere in 19th-century Cairo and Damascus, driven by people who knew every street and shortcut!

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