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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of loosely woven cloth in stripes of bright colors, used for scarves, shawls and similar. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   A native or inhabitant of Algiers or Algeria, especially of Moorish or Berber descent, or of non-European descent. archaic
3. 3
   A pirate, especially one from the Barbary Coast. archaic

Adjective

1. 1
   Algerian. archaic

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Algiers + -ine.

Etymology 2

From Algeria + -ine.

Related phrases

barbary coast

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