aba
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A loose sleeveless outer garment like a cloak worn in the Middle East
- noun
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aba
Compounds
ABA transit number
- Specialized
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A number that shows a United States bank's location and tells which bank it is
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Etymology
The word aba comes from Arabic, where it named a loose outer 'cloak' or 'robe' worn over the shoulders to protect from sun and wind, like a simple protective layer. That's why aba today means the sleeveless outer garment traditionally worn in desert regions.