Arabic-L:LING:Gazebo etymology response

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Date:  17 Aug 2001
From:  jalal1 at nameplanet.com
Subject: Gazebo etymology response

In no way GAZEBO is a corruption of neither arabic nor persian words.
however, the word GAZE has its origin in Arabic( though the OED does not state
that) .   it is taken from the Arabic word GAHAZ/ gahhaza which means
" to concentrate
your eyes while looking".  gazabo cannot be taken from QASAB " REED"
nor from KHASHAB "WOOD"
yours faithfully
jalal raii

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