Definition of Barbary

1. Noun. A region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Terms within: Barbary Coast
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Group relationships: Africa

Definition of Barbary

1. n. The countries on the north coast of Africa from Egypt to the Atlantic. Hence: A Barbary horse; a barb. [Obs.] Also, a kind of pigeon.

Definition of Barbary

1. Proper noun. The Mediterranean coastal areas of North Africa that were used as a base by pirates in the 16th to 19th centuries. ¹

2. Adjective. barbarian; non-Christian ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Barbary

1. The countries on the north coast of Africa from Egypt to the Atlantic. Hence: A Barbary horse; a barb. Also, a kind of pigeon. Barbary ape, an ape (Macacus innus) of north Africa and Gibraltar Rock, being the only monkey inhabiting Europe. It is very commonly trained by showmen. Origin: Fr. Ar. Barbar the people of Barbary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barbary

barbarise
barbarism
barbarisms
barbarities
barbarity
barbarization
barbarizations
barbarize
barbarized
barbarizes
barbarizing
barbarous
barbarously
barbarousness
barbarousnesses
barbary
barbary dove
barbasco
barbascoes
barbascos
barbastel
barbastelle
barbastels
barbat
barbate
barbated
barbative
barbats
barbe
barbe espagnole

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