noun
- a loose, ankle-length robe with long sleeves, worn by men in some Arab countries, especially Egypt
Usage: also spelled galabiya, gallabiya, or gallabiyah; common in North Africa and the Middle East
Examples
- He wore a white galabeya to the market.
- The galabeya is a traditional garment in Egypt.
- Many men in Cairo prefer the comfort of a galabeya in hot weather.
- The merchant's galabeya was embroidered with intricate patterns.
- During the festival, the men dressed in their finest galabeyas.