Jedda

[ jed-uh ]
/ ˈdʒɛd ə /

noun

Example sentences from the Web for jedda

  • The vessel touched at Yambo, the p. 15port of Medina, and finally reached Jedda, after a voyage of nineteen days.

    Travels in Arabia |Bayard Taylor
  • It must, however, be stated that the measures of the traditional tomb of Eve at Jedda give her a much greater stature.

    Curiosities of Olden Times |S. Baring-Gould
  • Here he embarked for Jedda, in Arabia, where he arrived in July, 1814.

    Travels in Arabia |Bayard Taylor
  • My father died of the plague at Jedda, and, having ample means, I desired to see the world.

    A Noble Queen (Volume I of 3) |Philip Meadows Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for jedda

Jedda
/ (ˈdʒɛdə) /

noun

another name for Jiddah