jerids

/dʒəˈriːdz/
noun
  1. A traditional equestrian game played in North Africa and the Middle East, in which riders throw blunt javelins at targets.
    • The festival featured a thrilling game of jerids on horseback.
    • He learned to play jerids from his grandfather, who was a champion rider.
    • In Morocco, jerids is still played during cultural celebrations.
  2. The blunt javelins used in the game of jerids.
    • The riders carried several jerids each, made from palm wood.
    • He carefully balanced a jerid in his hand before throwing it.
    • The jerids were painted with bright colors for the tournament.