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Definition of shebelle

shebelle

/ʃəˈbɛl/
She · belle
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shebelle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in the Horn of Africa that originates in the Ethiopian Highlands and flows southeastward into Somalia.

Example

"Agricultural communities in southern Somalia rely heavily on the seasonal waters of the Shebelle for irrigation and livestock."

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• Rhymes for shebelle

• Nearby Words

shearwater
sheatfish
sheathbill
shebelle
shed
sheep
sheepdog

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Somali word 'shabeel', meaning 'leopard', reflecting the historical presence of leopards along the river's banks.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shebelle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shebelle
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