Sabra

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Sabra. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    A native-born Israeli.

    "There is a tendency to copy the "Sabra" , the Israel-born citizen, who is anxious to live the simple life and therefore throws off that part of his clothing which is intended for beauty rather than utility."

  3. 3
    a native-born Israeli wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name.

Example

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"There is a tendency to copy the "Sabra" , the Israel-born citizen, who is anxious to live the simple life and therefore throws off that part of his clothing which is intended for beauty rather than utility."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).

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