aba

n. a loose, sleeveless piece of clothing worn by people in the Middle East.

n. a traditional, loose-fitting sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs, typically made of camel or goat hair.

“The traveler wore a heavy aba to protect himself from the desert wind.”

“The merchant was draped in a finely woven silk aba, signaling his high status within the community.”

Literary

n. a thick, rough cloth made from animal hair, often used in the Middle East.

n. a coarse, often striped, felted fabric woven from goat or camel hair, originating in the Middle East.

“The tent was made from thick aba to keep out the heat.”

“Traditional weavers still produce aba using techniques passed down through generations of nomadic families.”

Technical

n. a type of long, thin fish found in African rivers and lakes.

n. a species of electric fish, Gymnarchus niloticus, native to various freshwater habitats in Africa.

“The aba is known for its ability to produce weak electric signals.”

“Researchers studied the aba to understand how its specialized organs generate electricity in murky swamp waters.”

Technical

n. a short way of saying the name of a group, like the American Bar Association.

n. an initialism representing various organizations, most notably the American Bar Association or American Basketball Association.

“He is a member of the ABA and attends their legal conferences every year.”

“The ABA issued a formal statement regarding the new judicial appointments late yesterday afternoon.”

Formal