February 21, 2006

ziraleet

From Arabic to English

ziraleet

an expression of joy by a group of women in Aleppo, consisting of the words "Lillé, lillé, lillé" repeated as often as possible in one breath. Also used figuratively for any expression of joy

Maria Damon
english.cla.umn.edu/faculty/DAMON/Damon.htm
www.joglars.org
www.spidertangle.net

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