jibba

or djib·bah, jib·bah

[ jib-uh ]
/ ˈdʒɪb ə /

noun

a long, collarless coat or smock worn by Muslims.

Origin of jibba

1840–50; < Arabic jibbah, variant of jubbah

Words nearby jibba

jib, jib boom, jib crane, jib-headed, jibaro, jibba, jibbons, jibe, jibouti, jibuti, jicama

Example sentences from the Web for jibba

  • On the 20th of December, 1883, Mohammed el Gretli arrived at the gate of the fort dressed in a jibba, and was brought in to me.

    Fire and Sword in the Sudan |Rudolf C. Slatin

  • Unfortunately, the jibba was too big and long for me, consequently I was unable to wear it at the time of my escape.

    Fire and Sword in the Sudan |Rudolf C. Slatin