English words from Moroccan Arabic
- kifA kind of cannabis smoked in Morocco and Algeria, for its narcotic or intoxicating effects.
- SakaA member of any of various peoples formerly inhabiting steppes north of the Iranian plateau.
- askarA native infantryman in the Moroccan army.
- KissaneA surname from Irish.
- bakoulaA spicy Moroccan salad made with mallow.
- bejmatA traditional Moroccan hand-molded clay tile, typically unglazed and rectangular, used for flooring and outdoor paving.
- bendirA type of frame drum used in Morocco and other parts of North Africa.
- doumThe doum palm.
- menqachA specialized, heavy, dual-headed hammer or chisel used by Moroccan artisans (Maâlems) in Fez to hand-cut and bevel the edges of zellige tiles.
- mhorrA large gazelle native to the Sahara desert, Nanger dama, formerly Gazella dama.
- SaléA coastal city near Rabat in the region of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, Morocco.
- sebsiA traditional Moroccan cannabis pipe with a narrow bowl and fine metal screen.
- ShilhaThe Tashelhit language.
- tajineAn earthenware cooking pot of North African origin, consisting of a shallow, round dish without handles and a tall, conical or dome-shaped lid.
- tweebA person who constantly uses technology, e.g. cell phone or tablet.