Meaning & use
dishdasha
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A long, loose-fitting robe, usually ankle-length, traditionally worn by men in the Arabian Peninsula.
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He wore a crisp white dishdasha to the family gathering.
Shops in the souk sold dishdashas in a range of fabrics for every season.
A note on using this word
Spelling varies (dishdasha, dishdashah, thobe, kandura); the specific name often depends on the country or region.
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thobe
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