"rabab" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ɹɪˈbæb/ Forms: rababs [plural]
Etymology: From Arabic رَبَاب (rabāb). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ar|رَبَاب}} Arabic رَبَاب (rabāb) Head templates: {{en-noun}} rabab (plural rababs)
  1. An Arabian stringed instrument, played by plucking or with a bow. Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: rebab

Inflected forms

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