Glossary

Agibeh!

a curiosity of nature

al hamdullah!

Thank God

bulgur

dried, cooked and coarsely ground wheat

dayé

midwife

Khalte

my aunt

Kishk

porridge made of dried yogurt

mansef

a dish of lamb and rice

Rabbi

my God

Tabbouleh

a salad made with parsley, tomatoes, onions and burgul

Teta

grandmother

Ya Berri!

Druze expression meaning ‘Oh Creator!’

Yallah

hurry up