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djellaba

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa.

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History

Etymology

From French djellaba, from Algerian Arabic جلابة (jallāba).

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: جَلَّابَة (jallāba) — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Catalan: gel·laba — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • French: djellaba — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • German: Dschellaba — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Hindi: जल्लाबा (jallābā) — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Italian: djellaba — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Komo: bʉlan tʉlɨna — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Portuguese: jelaba — robe worn by men in North Africa
  • Spanish: chilaba — robe worn by men in North Africa