ZARABESQUE'S GLOSSARYDefines terms and terminology that appear on Zarabesque... a global language for the global goddess. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z madi (MAH-dee) - the past - Arabic maja (MAH-jah) - ruling woman of India, or the spouse of a ruler - Hindi malak, mal'ak, melek (MEH-lehk) - angel - Hebrew. Arabic malika (mah-LEE-keh) - angelic; plural of malak, 'angels' - Hebrew, Arabic Marrakech, Marrakesh (MAR-eh-KESH) - the large and lively city in Morocco set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, a favorite spot for western travelers and expatriates - Moroccan Berber (Amazigh) matar (meh-TAR) - rain - Arabic mazari (muh-ZAH-ree) - shrine-like - Afghani, from Persian medinah, medina (meh-DEE-nuh) - generally, the ancient quarter of any North African city, a dense area of alleys and covered passages, full of intense scents and colours, boisterous and active trade, and a surfeit of goods on offer from a multitude of tiny crafts shops.
midan (mee-DAHN) - expanse; open space - Arabic minzah (MIN-zuh) - a garden pavilion - Moroccan (Magrabi) Arabic |
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