noun
- Plural of galabaya; loose, flowing robes worn by men in North Africa and the Middle East.
Usage: Also spelled galabiyah, gallabiya, or gallabiyya; Primarily used in Egyptian, Sudanese, and other Arab contexts
Examples
- The men wore traditional galabeyas in white cotton to stay cool in the desert heat.
- At the market, vendors sold colorful galabeyas embroidered with intricate patterns.
- He changed into his comfortable galabaya after a long day of work.
- The galabeyas hung on display racks throughout the textile shop.
- During the festival, many people dressed in traditional galabeyas and headscarves.