shabka

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noun

An engagement ring (traditionally with a golden net), symbolizing the intertwining or tying together of the couple.

OriginArabic شَبْكَة →
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Meanings

nounshabka (plural shabkas)

plural shabkas

  1. EastMiddleAn engagement ring (traditionally with a golden net), symbolizing the intertwining or tying together of the couple.

Origin

  1. Arabicشَبْكَة“ring, knot, fastening”
  2. Englishshabka

From Arabic شَبْكَة (šabka, “ring, knot, fastening”)

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Translations

Arabic شبكَة
  • شبكَةEngagement ring

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

AkbashShabaksabkha
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Chicago

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