djellaba

djel·la·bah

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-lah-buh]
- /dʒəˈlɑ bə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-lah-buh]
- /dʒəˈlɑ bə/

Definitions of djellaba word

noun djellaba a loose-fitting hooded gown or robe worn by men in North Africa. 1
noun djellaba A loose hooded cloak, typically woolen, of a kind traditionally worn by Arabs. 1
noun djellaba a kind of loose cloak with a hood, worn by men esp in North Africa and the Middle East 0
noun djellaba a long, loose outer garment worn in Arabic countries 0
noun djellaba A loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa. 0

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Origin of djellaba

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20, djellabah is from the Arabic word jallabah

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Parts of speech for Djellaba

noun

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djellaba popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

djellaba usage trend in Literature

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