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Definition of doha

doha

/ˈdoʊ.hɑː/
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Plural:dohas
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doha Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of the State of Qatar, located on the eastern coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Persian Gulf.

2

A lyrical verse format or self-contained rhyming couplet used extensively in Hindi, Urdu, and other North Indian poetry.

Example

"The mystic poet Kabir is renowned for his philosophical and spiritually profound dohas."

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• Rhymes for doha

• Nearby Words

dogsledding
dogwood
doh
doha
doily
doings
dojo

Word Origin & Etymology

The city's name derives from Arabic 'ad-Dawḥa' (الدَوْحَة), meaning 'the big tree' or historically 'bay'. The literary term derives independently from Sanskrit 'dvikā' (meaning 'two') via Apabhramsha, evolving into the Hindi 'dohā' (couplet).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doha
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