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jereed

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A blunt javelin used by the people of the Levant, especially in mock fights.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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noun

Meaning 2

A traditional Turkish equestrian team sport played outdoors on horseback in which the objective is to score points by throwing a blunt wooden javelin at opposing team's horsemen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish جرید (cirid) (Turkish cirit), from Arabic جَرِيد (jarīd).

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: dziryt — blunt javelin
  • Russian: джири́т (džirít) — blunt javelin
  • Turkish: cirit — blunt javelin
  • Ottoman Turkish: جرید (cirid) — blunt javelin
  • Ottoman Turkish: چوگان (çevgân) — blunt javelin
  • Armenian: ջիրիդ (ǰirid) — Turkish equestrian team sport
  • Armenian: մականախաղ (makanaxaġ) — Turkish equestrian team sport
  • Turkish: cirit — Turkish equestrian team sport