Arabic alphabet

noun

: an alphabet of 28 letters derived from the Aramaic alphabet which is used for writing Arabic and also with adaptations for other languages of the Islamic world

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Arabic alphabet was in 1732

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“Arabic alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arabic%20alphabet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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