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Date: 1800-1900
Language: Arabic
Origin: safariy 'of a trip'

safari

 noun
     
Related topics: Tourism
sa‧fa‧ri [countable]
1DLT a trip to see or hunt wild animals, especially in Africa
on safari
They went on safari in Kenya.
safari
2

safari suit/jacket

a suit or jacket that is made of light material, usually with a belt and pockets on the chest
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