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English word origin

Etymology of abra

From Spanish abra. Doublet of haven.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

a narrow mountain or mesa pass

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Spanish abra. Doublet of haven.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionabraes
  • Doublet mentionhavenen
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Source etymology 2

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noun

a wooden boat used as a ferry in Dubai

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Emirati Gulf Arabic عَبْرَة (ʕabra).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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