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haboob


ha·boob

noun \hə-ˈbüb\

Definition of HABOOB

: a violent dust storm or sandstorm especially of Sudan

Origin of HABOOB

Arabic habūb violent storm
First Known Use: 1897

Rhymes with HABOOB

boob tube, Danube, flashcube, j'adoube, jujube, test tube

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