bejmat

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noun

A traditional Moroccan hand-molded clay tile, typically unglazed and rectangular, used for flooring and outdoor paving.

OriginMoroccan Arabic بجمات →
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Meanings

nounbejmat (countable and uncountable, plural bejmats)

plural bejmats

  1. countableuncountableceramicsA traditional Moroccan hand-molded clay tile, typically unglazed and rectangular, used for flooring and outdoor paving.

    Unlike the glazed zellige, bejmat is often left in its natural earthy state to provide a slip-resistant surface for patios and kitchens.

    2026, Zellige Backsplash, Guide to Moroccan Materials

Origin

  1. Moroccan Arabicبجمات
  2. Englishbejmat

Borrowed from Moroccan Arabic بجمات (bejmāt).

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APA

bejmat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bejmat

MLA

“bejmat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bejmat. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bejmat,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bejmat.

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