noun
ribibe
Ribibe (noun) means an old stringed musical instrument, similar to a rebec.
noun
1
An old stringed musical instrument, similar to a rebec.
"The rebec or ribibe, a favourite instrument with Chaucer, may be counted as one of the precursors of our violin."
— Philip K. Hitti, History of The Arabs (1937)
2
An elderly woman.
3
A prostitute, or a woman who runs a brothel.
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Etymology
See rebec.
Rhymes for ribibe
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What is the meaning of ribibe?
"ribibe" (noun) means an old stringed musical instrument, similar to a rebec.
What are the different meanings of ribibe?
"ribibe" has 3 main meanings: 1. An old stringed musical instrument, similar to a rebec; 2. An elderly woman; 3. A prostitute, or a woman who runs a brothel.