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rebab.

A stringed musical instrument, related to the lute, used especially in Islamic countries

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɪˈbæb/
  1. A stringed musical instrument, related to the lute, used especially in Islamic countries

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Arabic رَبَاب (rabāb), plural of رَبَابَة (rabāba). Compare Middle French rebec, Classical Persian رُبَاب (rubāb).

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