1. Plural of djebel; mountains or hills, especially in North Africa.
Usage: Also spelled jebel or jabal; Common in geographical names and descriptions of North African and Middle Eastern terrain

Examples

• The djebels of Algeria rise dramatically from the Sahara Desert.
• Nomadic tribes have traversed the djebels for centuries.
• The expedition mapped several djebels in the Atlas range.
• Local guides knew the djebels well and led us safely through the passes.
• The djebels provided natural protection for the ancient settlements.