Meaning of mastaba in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmæstəbə/

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  1. Noun

    mastaba

    Etymology

    from Arabic maṣṭaba

    Definitions

    1. an ancient Egyptian mudbrick tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides and flat roof

    Examples

    • « the Egyptian pyramids developed from the mastaba »

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