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- [ri-bahb]
- /rɪˈbɑb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-bahb]
- /rɪˈbɑb/
Definition of rebab word
- noun rebab a Near Eastern fiddle having one to three strings and played with a bow. 1
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Origin of rebab
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < Arabic rabāb; see rebec
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Parts of speech for Rebab
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rebab popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
rebab usage trend in Literature
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