fedayee

noun

fe·​da·​yee fi-ˌda-ˈ(y)ē 

-ˌdä-

plural fedayeen fi-ˌda-ˈ(y)ēn 

-ˌdä-

: a member of an Arab commando group operating especially against Israel

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Arabic fidā'ī, literally, one who sacrifices himself

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fedayee

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• agouti
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee