bahar
What is another word for bahar? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A historical unit of weight once used across the Middle East and East Indies, whose exact size varied by region.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic بُهَار (buhār), itself likely from an Egyptian Arabic dialect form.
Full origin of bahar →Frequently asked questions
What does “bahar” mean?
The word “bahar” means a historical unit of weight once used across the Middle East and East Indies, whose exact size varied by region. In plain terms, an old, regionally inconsistent unit of weight used in historical trade.
How do you pronounce “bahar”?
“Bahar” is pronounced buh-HAH (/bəˈhɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “bahar” in a sentence?
Here is “bahar” used in a sentence: “Old trading records list cargoes of spice measured by the bahar rather than by the pound.”
What part of speech is “bahar”?
“Bahar” is a noun.
Where does the word “bahar” come from?
The word “bahar” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic بُهَار (buhār), itself likely from an Egyptian Arabic dialect form.
