amba Synonyms & Antonyms
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Amba as a Noun
1
A characteristic landform in Ethiopia: a steep-sided, flat-topped mountain, often the site of a settlement.
2
A blended mash of mainly pickled mango, used as a side dish or condiment.
Word Forms & Grammar
amba (plural ambas)
amba (uncountable)
Origin of Amba
Origin 1: Borrowed from Amharic ዐምባ (ʿämba).
Origin 2: From Arabic عَمْبَة (ʕamba) and Hebrew עמבה; ultimately from Sanskrit आम्र (āmra).
Quick Facts About Amba
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A characteristic landform in Ethiopia: a steep-sided, flat-topped mountain, often the site of a settlement |
| Plural | ambas |