Glossary of Avaria - Revision history

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	\| The mildly stimulating leaves of the qat plant, usually chewed.		\| The mildly stimulating leaves of the qat plant, usually chewed.
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	\| '''~~Sanjam~~'''		\| '''Sajnam'''
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	\| Signifying something that is harmoniously in accordance with Azadi ethical and moral strictures. Similar to the real life concept of halal or kosher.		\| Signifying something that is harmoniously in accordance with Azadi ethical and moral strictures. Similar to the real life concept of halal or kosher.

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	\| Drugs		\| Drugs
	\| The mildly stimulating leaves of the qat plant, usually chewed.		\| The mildly stimulating leaves of the qat plant, usually chewed.
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			\| '''Sanjam'''
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			\| Signifying something that is harmoniously in accordance with Azadi ethical and moral strictures. Similar to the real life concept of halal or kosher.
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	\| '''Sayyid/a'''		\| '''Sayyid/a'''

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	\| '''Kofia'''		\| '''Kofia'''
	\| Clothing		\| Clothing
	\| A flat-crowned, brimless cap worn by Salawi men.		\| A flat-crowned, brimless cap worn by Salawi men. Very similar to the Sirdabi taqiya.
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	\| '''Kora'''		\| '''Kora'''
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	\| Clothing		\| Clothing
	\|Capacious long pants with a sash to draw in the waistline, worn by both men and women. Generally synonymous with pantaloons.		\|Capacious long pants with a sash to draw in the waistline, worn by both men and women. Generally synonymous with pantaloons.
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			\| '''Taqiya'''
			\| Clothing
			\| A flat-crowned, brimless cap worn by both men and women of the Sirdabi Caliphate, often under a turban or headscarf. Very similar to the Salawi kofia.
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	\| '''Thawb'''		\| '''Thawb'''

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	\| Food & Drink		\| Food & Drink
	\| A fermented fish sauce commonly used in Ifru.		\| A fermented fish sauce commonly used in Ifru.
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			\| '''Hajib'''
			\| Titles
			\| The chamberlain of a Sirdabi provincial or caliphal court, and one of the most senior offices of state alongside the Grand Wazir.
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	\| '''Hashish'''		\| '''Hashish'''
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	\| Clothing		\| Clothing
	\| For men, a calf- or ankle-length shirt-like garment with long sleeves and a standing collar. For women, a capacious overdress usually featuring full flowing sleeves.		\| For men, a calf- or ankle-length shirt-like garment with long sleeves and a standing collar. For women, a capacious overdress usually featuring full flowing sleeves.
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			\| '''Wazir'''
			\| Titles
			\| The head of one of the divans, or ministries, of a Sirdabi provincial or caliphal court. The leading Grand Wazir is one of the most senior offices of state, alongside the hajib. Also ''vizier'' in the Irzali spelling.
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	\|An end-blown flute widely played throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate. It may have either five or six holes in the front, and a single thumb hole in back. It can be made from a reed or from various types of wood.		\|An end-blown flute widely played throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate. It may have either five or six holes in the front, and a single thumb hole in back. It can be made from a reed or from various types of wood.
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	\| '''~~Niotine~~'''		\| '''Niotaze'''
	\| Colors		\| Colors
	\| A bluish-teal color reminiscent of the moon Niota.		\| A bluish-teal color reminiscent of the moon Niota.
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	\| Music		\| Music
	\| A short-necked, fretless lute of Sirdabi lands. It most typically has eleven strings grouped in six courses, and it is played using a wooden plectrum.		\| A short-necked, fretless lute of Sirdabi lands. It most typically has eleven strings grouped in six courses, and it is played using a wooden plectrum.
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			\| '''Raz'''
			\| Clothing
			\| A cylindrical cap, peakless and brimless, ornamented with a tassel. It is the favored headgear of the Razmani people, and is usually made from either red or blue felt.
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	\| '''Rebab'''		\| '''Rebab'''

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	\| Music		\| Music
	\| A one-string fiddle typically played by Tessouare women to accompany men reciting poetry, and occasionally vice-versa.		\| A one-string fiddle typically played by Tessouare women to accompany men reciting poetry, and occasionally vice-versa.
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			\| '''Azadine'''
			\| Colors
			\| A vivid green-gold color produced only within the Sirdabi Caliphate. Also known as Sirdabi green.
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	\| '''Barracan'''		\| '''Barracan'''
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	\| Architecture		\| Architecture
	\| A lodging place for travelers throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate, generally consisting of one or more levels of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. The word ''khan'' may also be used to specifically refer to a caravanserai in an urban setting.		\| A lodging place for travelers throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate, generally consisting of one or more levels of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. The word ''khan'' may also be used to specifically refer to a caravanserai in an urban setting.
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			\| '''Celeirine'''
			\| Colors
			\| A soft creamy yellow color reminiscent of the moon Celeiri.
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	\| '''Emir/a'''		\| '''Emir/a'''
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	\| '''Kalentian'''		\| '''Kalentian'''
	\| Religion		\| Religion
	\| A member of the Kalentic faith, worshiping the One True God and regarding Kalen as ultimate prophet and ~~divine son~~.		\| A member of the Kalentic faith, worshiping the One True God and regarding Kalen as ultimate prophet and living incarnation of the Song.
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	\| '''Kemenche'''		\| '''Kemenche'''
	\| Music		\| Music
	\| A bowed string instrument with three strings and a pear- or paddle-shaped body. Usually played resting upright on the musician's knee, or sometimes on the ground. Particularly popular in Irzal.		\| A bowed string instrument with three strings and a pear- or paddle-shaped body. Usually played resting upright on the musician's knee, or sometimes on the ground. Particularly popular in Irzal.
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			\| '''Kholabine'''
			\| Colors
			\| A beautiful celestial blue color, produced only from the regulated substance kholabin and very expensive.
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	\| '''Khuffs'''		\| '''Khuffs'''
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	\| Clothing		\| Clothing
	\| A small leather or woven pouch or bag, decorated with beads, shells, tassels, applique, or other adornments, used for storing a variety of small objects from money to herbs. Used by both men and women.		\| A small leather or woven pouch or bag, decorated with beads, shells, tassels, applique, or other adornments, used for storing a variety of small objects from money to herbs. Used by both men and women.
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			\| '''Murrey'''
			\| Colors
			\| A dark reddish-purple color likened to ripe mulberries.
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	\| '''Ney'''		\| '''Ney'''
	\| Music		\| Music
	\|An end-blown flute widely played throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate. It may have either five or six holes in the front, and a single thumb hole in back. It can be made from a reed or from various types of wood.		\|An end-blown flute widely played throughout the Sirdabi Caliphate. It may have either five or six holes in the front, and a single thumb hole in back. It can be made from a reed or from various types of wood.
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			\| '''Niotine'''
			\| Colors
			\| A bluish-teal color reminiscent of the moon Niota.
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	\| '''Olliwag'''		\| '''Olliwag'''

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	\| '''Goodman/woman'''		\| '''Goodman/woman'''
	\| Titles		\| Titles
	\| A polite form of address for commoners of Ensor, like "Mr." or "Mrs." Sometimes shortened to "Goody", particularly for women. "Goodwife" is a more formal address used solely ~~for~~ married woman.		\| A polite form of address for commoners of Ensor, like "Mr." or "Mrs." Sometimes shortened to "Goody", particularly for women. "Goodwife" is a more formal address used solely towards a married woman.
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	\| '''Griot'''		\| '''Griot'''

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	\| A semi-sovereign principality under the ultimate authority of the Sirdabi Caliphate, such as Koumbasi or Eladje. The ruler of an emirate is an emir or emira.		\| A semi-sovereign principality under the ultimate authority of the Sirdabi Caliphate, such as Koumbasi or Eladje. The ruler of an emirate is an emir or emira.
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	\| '''~~Goodwo~~/~~man~~'''		\| '''Goodman/woman'''
	\| Titles		\| Titles
	\| A polite form of address for commoners of Ensor, like "Mr." or "Mrs." Sometimes shortened to "Goody", particularly for women. "Goodwife" is a more formal address used solely for married woman.		\| A polite form of address for commoners of Ensor, like "Mr." or "Mrs." Sometimes shortened to "Goody", particularly for women. "Goodwife" is a more formal address used solely for married woman.

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	\| Government		\| Government
	\| A semi-sovereign principality under the ultimate authority of the Sirdabi Caliphate, such as Koumbasi or Eladje. The ruler of an emirate is an emir or emira.		\| A semi-sovereign principality under the ultimate authority of the Sirdabi Caliphate, such as Koumbasi or Eladje. The ruler of an emirate is an emir or emira.
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			\| '''Goodwo/man'''
			\| Titles
			\| A polite form of address for commoners of Ensor, like "Mr." or "Mrs." Sometimes shortened to "Goody", particularly for women. "Goodwife" is a more formal address used solely for married woman.
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	\| '''Griot'''		\| '''Griot'''

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	\| Food & Drink		\| Food & Drink
	\| Amunati beer, brewed from emmer wheat or barley.		\| Amunati beer, brewed from emmer wheat or barley.
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			\| '''Hundred'''
			\| Government
			\| The smallest noble landholding in Ensor, ruled by the lowest rank of the nobility.
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	\| '''Jali'''		\| '''Jali'''