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  • [FN#374] [In the MS. "wáraytaní ilà l-turáb" = thou hast given me over to the ground for concealment, iii. form of "wara," which takes the meaning of "hiding," "keeping secret."

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

  • My friend counseled me on clothing choice- longsleeves please, but no headcovering necessary; her aunts fed us non-stop while showing us how to roll tiny grape leaves wara 'ainab, the cousins pointed out the family's orchards among the rolling hills, some pock-marked by Israeli bombs, the uncles bought the best tiny lambs on offer from a local herdsman.

    Archive 2008-10-01 Mercedes 2008

  • My friend counseled me on clothing choice- longsleeves please, but no headcovering necessary; her aunts fed us non-stop while showing us how to roll tiny grape leaves wara 'ainab, the cousins pointed out the family's orchards among the rolling hills, some pock-marked by Israeli bombs, the uncles bought the best tiny lambs on offer from a local herdsman.

    Whole Wheat Flatbread from South Lebanon (Mishtah) Mercedes 2008

  • The lands to its north are known as Ma wara al-Nahr (Mawerannahar) or “What is behind the stream,” = Transoxiana and their capitals were successively Samarcand and Bokhara.

    The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

  • The procession, called a “wara”, is made up mostly of women and children from both families.

    Nangarhar Elders Demand Retribution for US Air Strike IWPR 2008

  • I have spent many hours rolling wara ainab and they are indeed delicious!

    Mastering Labaniyya, Questions of Origin Aside Mercedes 2007

  • I have been collaborating, mainly with mitch (the main author of the name game) and also obtaining some help on the Edna game making forum (wara) and tony is always helpful when I ask him a question.

    Archive 2006-09-01 Bill Kerr 2006

  • I have been collaborating, mainly with mitch (the main author of the name game) and also obtaining some help on the Edna game making forum (wara) and tony is always helpful when I ask him a question.

    eat your own dogfood Bill Kerr 2006

  • A senator who only wants peace, Kai finds himself opposed to the Pharaoh's wara position that may cost him dearly as assassins target his family.

    Zulu Heart: Summary and book reviews of Zulu Heart by Steven Barnes. 2003

  • Twelve stately Elephants a front combine/In mimic wara formidable line!

    Introduction 2002

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