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jambiya

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

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  • /d͡ʒæmˈbiːə/
  • /d͡ʒæmˈbiːɑ/

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noun

Meaning 1

An Arabian (especially Yemeni) dagger with a short curved blade that is worn on a belt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic جَنْبِيَّة (janbiyya).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: جَنْبِيَّة (janbiyya) — dagger
  • Japanese: ジャンビーヤ (janbīya) — dagger