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shisha

Shisha (noun) means an Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.

noun
1
An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.
2
The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavour extract.
3
A type of embroidery with small pieces of reflective metal attached to the fabric.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Egyptian Arabic شيشة (šīša), from Ottoman Turkish شیشه şişe, from Classical Persian شیشه (šīša, “glass, mirror”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of shisha?

"shisha" (noun) means an Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.

What are the different meanings of shisha?

"shisha" has 3 main meanings: 1. An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah; 2. The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavour extract; 3. A type of embroidery with small pieces of reflective metal attached to the fabric.

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