Nabataea

geographical name Nab·a·taea \ˌna-bə-ˈtē-ə\

Definition of NABATAEA

ancient Arab kingdom SE of Palestine

— Nab·a·tae·an or Nab·a·te·an \-ˈtē-ən\ adjective or noun

Nab·a·taea or Nab·a·tea \ˌna-bə-ˈtē-ə\

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