What is another word for Dahabeah?

Pronunciation: [dˈahe͡ɪbə] (IPA)

A dahabeah is a type of sailboat or ship that was commonly used in Egypt during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was typically a large vessel with a distinctive flat bottom, and was often used for transporting goods and people along the Nile River. Synonyms for dahabeah include felucca, a smaller, more traditional Egyptian sailboat that is still commonly used for pleasure cruises along the Nile, and dahabiya, a slightly larger, more luxurious version of the same boat. Other synonyms for dahabeah might include riverboat, barge, or even gondola, depending on the specific characteristics of the vessel in question.

What are the hypernyms for Dahabeah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dahabeah

A steam Dahabeah is what we want, so we won't be at the mercy of the wind.
"It Happened in Egypt"
C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson
As I should not be on board the Dahabeah in question, it would not matter to me personally if the boat were entirely manned by dragomans.
"It Happened in Egypt"
C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson
And I want you and your friend Fenton to go up Nile in charge of the splendid steam Dahabeah I've bought to supplement the Mediterranean trip.
"It Happened in Egypt"
C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson

Related words: dahabeah, dahabeah boats, Dahabeah boat

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