جزاف

See also: جراف‎

Gulf Arabic

Etymology

Apparently an occupation noun form of a verb from the root ج ز ف‎ (j-z-f). Compare Arabic مِجْزَفَة‎ (mijzafa, “fishing net”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

(Kuwaiti Gulf Arabic) IPA^(key): /jəzˈzaːf/

Noun

جَزّاف • (jazzāf) m (plural جزافين‎ (jazzāfīn))

(dated) fishmonger
Synonyms: سماچ‎ (sammāč), سماك‎ (sammāk)

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