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zumbooruk

noun
zum·​boo·​ruk | \ zəmˈbüˌrək\
plural -s

Definition of zumbooruk

: a small cannon mounted on a swivel especially : one fired from a rest on the back of a camel

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History and Etymology for zumbooruk

Arabic zanbūrak, from Persian zanbūrah, from zanbūr hornet

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