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Definition of dahabeah : A Nile boat constructed on the model of a floating house, having large lateen sails.

Usage examples:

• As I should not be on board the dahabeah in question, it would not matter to me personally if the boat were entirely manned by dragomans. - "It Happened in Egypt", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson.
• And I want you and your friend Fenton to go up Nile in charge of the splendid steam dahabeah I've bought to supplement the Mediterranean trip. - "It Happened in Egypt", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson.
• There were no passengers on board the steam dahabeah Mamoudieh. - "It Happened in Egypt", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson.