noun
Uncommon
aba
uh-BAH
Aba (noun) means a simple, loose-fitting robe traditionally worn in parts of the Middle East, often made from coarse woven wool or camel hair. Example: “The elder wore a plain black aba over his other clothes.”
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A simple, loose-fitting robe traditionally worn in parts of the Middle East, often made from coarse woven wool or camel hair.
"The elder wore a plain black aba over his other clothes."
How to use aba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional loose robe from the Middle East.
Easily confused with
abaya
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic عَبَاءَة (ʕabāʔa); related to the word "abaya".
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What does “aba” mean?
The word “aba” means a simple, loose-fitting robe traditionally worn in parts of the Middle East, often made from coarse woven wool or camel hair. In plain terms, a traditional loose robe from the Middle East.
How do you pronounce “aba”?
“Aba” is pronounced uh-BAH (/əˈbɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aba” in a sentence?
Here is “aba” used in a sentence: “The elder wore a plain black aba over his other clothes.”
What part of speech is “aba”?
“Aba” is a noun.
Where does the word “aba” come from?
The word “aba” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic عَبَاءَة (ʕabāʔa); related to the word "abaya".
Is “aba” a common word?
“Aba” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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