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arabic 83 words

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  1. azure
    of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
  2. Islamic
    of or relating to or supporting Islamism
  3. sultan
    the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
  4. artichoke
    Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
  5. mummy
    a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)
  6. tarragon
    aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
  7. adobe
    sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
  8. mohair
    fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
  9. borax
    an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
  10. talc
    a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
  11. arsenal
    all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  12. lemon
    a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
  13. tuna
    important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
  14. admiral
    the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
  15. hazard
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
  16. apricot
    downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach
  17. carmine
    of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
  18. monsoon
    a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
  19. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
  20. gazelle
    small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
  21. crimson
    a deep and vivid red color
  22. orange
    any citrus tree bearing oranges
  23. sequin
    adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
  24. macrame
    a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
  25. algebra
    the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
  26. guitar
    a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
  27. nabob
    a governor in India during the Mogul empire
  28. giraffe
    tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
  29. mattress
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
  30. elixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
  31. saffron
    Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
  32. cotton
    erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
  33. albatross
    large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
  34. zero
    a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
  35. safari
    an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
  36. magazine
    a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
  37. zenith
    the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
  38. alfalfa
    important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
  39. imam
    (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
  40. mosque
    (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
  41. alcohol
    any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
  42. tariff
    a government tax on imports or exports
  43. lilac
    any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
  44. alcove
    a small recess opening off a larger room
  45. massage
    kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
  46. henna
    a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
  47. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  48. sugar
    a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
  49. haj
    the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
  50. Mahan
    United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914)
  51. khan
    a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
  52. ghoul
    an evil spirit or ghost
  53. muslin
    plain-woven cotton fabric
  54. camphor
    a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
  55. algorithm
    a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
  56. minaret
    slender tower with balconies
  57. tamarind
    long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
  58. carafe
    a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
  59. julep
    bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
  60. marzipan
    almond paste and egg whites
  61. Nuphar
    spatterdocks
  62. alcazar
    any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
  63. tahini
    a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds
  64. Qatari
    of or concerning Qatar or its inhabitants
  65. alkali
    any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
  66. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  67. nadir
    an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
  68. soutane
    a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
  69. fennel
    any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
  70. haft
    the handle of a weapon or tool
  71. azimuth
    the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
  72. bazar
    a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
  73. halal
    (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
  74. Salim
    Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
  75. Swahili
    the most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa
  76. sirdar
    an important person in India
  77. mihrab
    (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
  78. salaam
    a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
  79. mortar
    a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
  80. kor
    an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs
  81. Fragaria
    strawberries
  82. differ
    be different
  83. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters