Mudhif (Noun)
Meaning
A reed hut in the marshlands of Iraq; rare since the marshes were drained.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mudhif stood alone in the desolate landscape, a reminder of a once-thriving community.
- As the sun set over the drained marshes, the mudhif's thatched roof seemed to glow with a warm, golden light.
- The mudhif's reed walls had withstood many a fierce storm, but the drying of the marshes had left it vulnerable to collapse.
- In the 1990s, the Iraqi government's drainage of the marshes led to the destruction of countless mudhifs, leaving many without homes.
- The mudhif's intricate reed patterns and curved roofline were a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the marsh dwellers who had built it.