شيلة

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Gulf Arabic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Singulative noun of the verbal noun of شال (šāl, to lift, to carry).

Root
ش ي ل
1 term

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

شيلة (šēlaf (plural شيلات (šēlāt))

  1. verbal noun of شال (šāl)
  2. a light headscarf, worn for religious or societal reasons.
  3. (music) a music genre popular in Bedouin circles.
  4. (music, sports) a sport chant.