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dahabeeyah
/ˌdɑːhəˈbiːjə/
noun
A large passenger boat used on the Nile, typically with lateen sails.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Arabic, literally ‘golden’, denoting the gilded state barge formerly used by the Muslim rulers of Egypt.
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Ted enjoyed his visit to the Mediterranean and the Nile where he took a ride on a traditional dahabeeyah.
