Arabic words Flashcards
(30 cards)
1
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Camphor
A
strong smelling ketone
2
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Alchemy
A
magic, art of converting metal into gold
3
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Garble
A
mix-up
4
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Henna
A
dye
5
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Tarragon
A
spice
6
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Saffron
A
orange/yellow spice
7
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Lute
A
stringed instrument
8
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Fakir
A
member of Islamic religious order, ascetic
9
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Bedouin
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member of nomadic Arab race
10
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Sequin
A
small ornamental stars to be stitched on clothes
11
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Sherbet
A
floured drink
12
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Sultan
A
ruler of Muslim kingdom
13
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Zenith
A
highest point
14
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Nadir
A
lowest point
15
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Muezzin
A
crier, who summons Muslims to prayer
16
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Minaret
A
tall, slender tower of Mosque
17
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Almanac
A
yearly calendar
18
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Alcove
A
recess
19
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Algebra
A
method of calculating
20
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Carafe
A
decanter
21
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Harem
A
women’s dwelling, one man’s wives
22
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Carat
A
small weight used to measure gold, etc.
23
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Amber
A
yellowish, translucent fossil resin
24
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Cipher
A
secret writing
25
Civet
strong, musky perfume
26
Emir
an independent Islamic ruler
27
Cotton
thread or cloth made from this plant's seed
28
Elixir
medicine or remedy, used by alchemists
29
Monsoon
heavy rainfall season, rainy season
30
Ream
large bundles of paper
