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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Sabra

"Jew born in Palestine (or, after 1948, Israel)," 1945, from Modern Hebrew sabrah, literally "prickly pear."

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sabra

n. A native-born Israeli.

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sabra

n. a native-born Israeli

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Sabra may refer to:

Sabra (person)

Sabra (, tzabar) is an informal slang term that refers to any Israeli Jew born on Israeli territory. The term first appeared in the 1930s, referring to Jews who had been born in Land of Israel (cf. Old Yishuv).

The term alludes to a tenacious, thorny desert plant, known in English as prickly pear, with a thick skin that conceals a sweet, softer interior. The cactus is compared to Israeli Jews, who are supposedly tough on the outside, but delicate and sweet on the inside.

In 2010, over 4,000,000 Israeli Jews (70%) were sabras, with an even greater percentage of Israeli Jewish youths falling into this category. In 2015, about 75% of Israel's Jewish population was native-born.

Sabra (comics)

Sabra is the alias of Ruth Bat-Seraph, a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Sabra (magazine)

was published by Shogakukan. It featured beautiful Japanese models and articles geared toward young men. Sabra Magazine was comparable to Maxim, FHM, and Stuff in the United States. Although the magazine focused on gravure models (and no nudity), it also offered variety of news such as showbiz entertainment, gadgets, and people. The magazine was published bi-weekly, starting from 11 May 2000 until 25 October 2007. However, on 24 November 2007 Sabra magazine began to be published monthly.

Aside from regular publication, Sabra also published several one-shot collection books in a magazine format focused on a single model or group of models throughout years.

Sabra magazine ceased publication in March 2010, only special edition magazine books are being published in print and the members only site.

A Sabra magazine cover (Year 2004, issue 011) was used in the well-received video game series "Metal Gear Solid". In "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater", the cover of said Sabra issue was used as representation of the "book" item in-game. The item is utilized as a distraction in the game.

Sabra (tank)

The Sabra is an extensively upgraded M60 Patton tank developed by Israel Military Industries. MkII version of this upgrade package was used in one of Turkish Army's modernization programs. The Sabra is known as the M60T in Turkish service.

Sabra (moth)

Sabra is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Drepaninae.

Sabra (company)

Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is a U.S.-based company which produces Middle Eastern-style food products, including hummus, eggplant dip, baba ghanoush, and Mediterranean salsa. All Sabra products are certified kosher and vegetarian, and are available throughout the U.S. and Canada. As of 2008, the company held a 34.7% market share for Mediterranean salads, dips and spreads.

Sabra (name)

Sabra is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

Given name
  • Sabrah ibn Ma'bad (fl. c. 600 C.E.), Arabian religious leader
  • Sabra Loomis (born 1938), Irish-American poet
  • Sabra Johnson (born 1987), American dancer
  • Sabra Williams (born c. 1970), British actor
Surname
  • A. I. Sabra (1924–2013), Egyptian historian of science
  • Abba Sabra (fl. c. 1450), Ethiopian religious leader
  • Adam Sabra, American Islamic studies professor
  • George Sabra (born 1947), Syrian politician
  • Khalilah Sabra (born 1967), American author and activist
  • Wadih Sabra (1876-1952, Lebanese composer

Usage examples of "sabra".

Even today, through all his dreams, there cavorted huge-breasted, olive-skinned, Ashkenazic, perpetual-motion, earth-mother, Sabra lovemaking machines.

Without waiting for an answer, Richard turned from Charon and went to Sabra.

The squadron leaders -- Kenjo, Sabra Stein-Ongola, Theo Force, and Drake Bonneau -- and Paul Benden, as leader of the ground-support crews -- decided to assign each squadron their own altitude level at hundred-meter intervals.

The squadron leaders — Kenjo, Sabra Stein-Ongola, Theo Force, and Drake Bonneau — and Paul Benden, as leader of the ground-support crews — decided to assign each squadron their own altitude level at hundred-meter intervals.

The squadron leaders — Kenjo, Sabra Stein-Ongola, Theo Force, and Drake Bonneau — and Paul Benden, as leader of the ground-support crews — decided to assign each squadron their own altitude level at hundred-meter intervals.

Not the New Jew, the famed sabra warrior, the effacer of the Wandering Jew image," said Eliakirh.

Believed the VP about to ask Hartline to set up liaison with NBC chief in Richmond, Sabra Olivier.

The old Sabras and the kibbutzim had risen, and been crushed by the Levites and their ‘peacekeeping’ mercenaries.

Carrying banners like the ancient tribes, New Israel marched past Barak-the Yemenites, now proud and fierce soldiers and the tall strong sabra boys and girls and the flyers from South Africa and America and the fighters who had come from every corner of the world.

Once outside, they made for the ship, entering quickly and bringing the ramp up behind them, but a glance beforehand assured Sabra that no one had bothered to follow.

No amount of skill or effort would allow the Sabras to save themselves.

How I wish we could talk to the rest of the Sabras and let them know about the lovely world we've found while they're asleep.

Unlike the WOGs and the Cauldwellites, the Sabras were highly competent and not unhinged by fanaticism.

Meanwhile, the four Sabras remained confined to their quarters and stubbornly refused to make any admission of guilt.

And he wondered what Fletcher and the other exiled Sabras had thought when they watched the dedication ceremony.