diwan

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  • n. A collection of poems used by Yemenite Jews.

Example Sentences

  • "The Diwan of the Jews of Yemen is a paraliturgical collection of poems for home use, intended for all family and social celebrations of the yearly cycle, such as the Sabbath and festivals, and for celebrations of the cycle of life, such as weddings and circumcisions." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • ديوان

      • Who Uses This

      • Yemenite: Jews with ancestry in Yemen

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

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