Where does “sabra” come from?
Sabra is an English word derived from Hebrew צַבָּר with an unknown original meaning.
sabra (English): A native-born Israeli
Ancestry of “sabra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hebrew | צַבָּר | prickly pear cactus; Sabra; prickly pear cactus |
| 2 | Arabic | صبار | — |