dahabiah
/dɑːhɑːbiːɑː/ or /dɑːhɑbɪjɑː/Definitions
1. noun
An ancient Egyptian warship, typically a large vessel with multiple decks.
“Archaeologists discovered the remains of a dahabiah in the Egyptian delta.”
2. adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the dahabiah or its crew.
“The ancient Egyptian fleet’s dahabiah-inspired ships were feared by their enemies.”