English Explanatory Dictionary

juba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.
name
  1. A male given name from Latin, notably borne by kings of Numidia.
name
  1. Alternative form of Jubba, a river in Ethiopia and Somalia.
name
  1. The capital city of South Sudan.

Word forms

juba jubas

Etymology

From Latin Juba, variant of Iuba.

Related words

Cordoba Jubaland Juba Arabic
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