JUBA

Etymology 1

Noun

juba (plural jubae)

(zoology) The mane of an animal.

(botany) A loose panicle whose axis falls to pieces, as in certain grasses.

Etymology 2

Noun

juba (plural jubas)

An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.

Anagrams

• Juab

Etymology

Proper noun

Juba

The capital city of South Sudan.

Anagrams

• Juab

Source: Wiktionary


Ju"ba, n.; pl. Jubæ (-be). Etym: [L., a mane.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The mane of an animal.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: A loose panicle, the axis of which falls to pieces, as in certain grasses.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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17 January 2025

OBSERVE

(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”


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