dahabiah

/dəˈhɑːbiə/
noun
  1. A traditional Egyptian sailing boat used on the Nile River, often with cabins for passengers.
    • We spent a week on a dahabiah, drifting slowly past ancient temples.
    • The wooden dahabiah had colorful sails and a small deck for sunbathing.
    • Tourists often hire a dahabiah for a peaceful cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
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