janbiya

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A form of jambiya — An Arabian (especially Yemeni) dagger with a short curved blade that is worn on a belt.

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Meanings

nounjanbiya (plural janbiyas)

plural janbiyas

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of jambiya.
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APA

janbiya. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/janbiya

MLA

“janbiya.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/janbiya. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “janbiya,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/janbiya.

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