Abassi

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑsi/

Definitions of abassi

noun a former gold coin of Egypt, introduced in 1820 and equal to 100 piastres

Example Sentences

A1 Abassi is a type of traditional African clothing.

A2 The abassi was beautifully embroidered with colorful patterns.

B1 She wore an abassi to the cultural festival.

B2 The abassi symbolizes the rich history and heritage of the African culture.

C1 The intricate design of the abassi reflects the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.

C2 The abassi is considered a symbol of cultural identity and pride among the African community.

Examples of abassi in a Sentence

formal The abassi was a type of currency used in the Ottoman Empire.

informal I found an old abassi coin while digging in the backyard.

slang Hey, can you lend me a few abassis for lunch?

figurative Her smile was like a shining abassi in the midst of a dark room.

Grammatical Forms of abassi

• past tense: abassed
• plural: abassis
• comparative: more abassi
• superlative: most abassi
• present tense: abassis
• future tense: will abassi
• perfect tense: have abassied
• continuous tense: is abassiing
• singular: abassi
• positive degree: abassi
• infinitive: to abassi
• gerund: abassiing
• participle: abassied

Origin and Evolution of abassi

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'abassi' is believed to have originated from the Arabic language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a gold coin in the Ottoman Empire, the term 'abassi' later evolved to represent a unit of currency in various regions in the Middle East and North Africa.