shisha en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈʃiːʃə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Egyptian Arabic شيشة (šīša), from Ottoman Turkish شیشه şişe, from Classical Persian شیشه (šīša, “glass, mirror”).
Meanings
- (countable) An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.
- (countable, uncountable) The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavour extract.
- (countable, uncountable) A type of embroidery with small pieces of reflective metal attached to the fabric.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheesha | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shishah | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shishas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
maassel · mirrorwork · narghile · hubbly bubbly · hookah