Dhu'l-Qadah

noun

Dhu'l-Qa·​dah ˌdül-ˈkä-(ˌ)dä How to pronounce Dhu'l-Qadah (audio)
ˌt͟hül-
: the 11th month of the Islamic year see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

Word History

Etymology

Arabic Dhū-al-qaʽda, literally, the one of the sitting

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dhu'l-Qadah was circa 1771

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Cite this Entry

“Dhu'l-Qadah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dhu%27l-Qadah. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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