noun
- plural of dahabeah: traditional Egyptian sailing boats used on the Nile River
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The tourists chartered several dahabeahs for their journey up the Nile.
- Ancient dahabeahs were the primary means of river transport in Egypt.
- The museum displayed models of traditional dahabeahs used by wealthy merchants.
- Modern dahabeahs have been converted into luxury cruise boats.
- The fleet of dahabeahs sailed gracefully past the temple ruins.
- Local craftsmen still build dahabeahs using traditional methods.