Dahabiya

/dɑːhɑːˈbiːə/ noun

Definition

An alternative transliteration of dahabieh; a traditional Egyptian sailboat on the Nile River.

Etymology

A variant spelling of dahabieh, using a different transliteration system from Arabic that emphasizes the 'ya' ending common in Arabic feminine nouns.

Kelly Says

Different languages spell borrowed words differently—this is why the same boat might appear as 'dahabieh,' 'dahabiya,' or 'dahabiyeh' in English texts depending on when and where the book was written!

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