See also: جراف

Gulf Arabic

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Etymology

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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

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Noun

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جَزّاف (jazzāfm (plural جزافين (jazzāfīn))

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