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: an Arab lateen-rigged boat usually having a long overhang forward, a high poop, and a low waist
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Soak up the wonder of an African sunset on a traditional wooden dhow, search for crocodiles and elephants along the shore, or try catch-and-release tiger fishing.
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Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
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My water-resistant Venture Pal made its maiden voyage over two years ago on a traditional dhow boat in Mozambique.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, private villa rentals are the way to go, and East African Retreats offers a fantastic selection: On Lamu, Dhow House sits on a stretch of beach where boat makers have been building traditional dhows for centuries.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024
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¿Cuál será el apellido del bebé?
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Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Lightweight Packable Foldable Travel Pack $32 $22 at Amazon
My water-resistant Venture Pal made its maiden voyage over two years ago on a traditional dhow boat in Mozambique.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, private villa rentals are the way to go, and East African Retreats offers a fantastic selection: On Lamu, Dhow House sits on a stretch of beach where boat makers have been building traditional dhows for centuries.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024
Word of the Day: dhow Junior Doctors at N.H.S. Begin 6-Day Strike
Today’s Wordle Answer for January 3, 2023
Spelling Bee Answers for January 3, 2024
NYT Connections Answers for January 3, 2024
¿Cuál será el apellido del bebé?
—New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Dhow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dhow. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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