A mythical creature, described as a naked man who abducts the young.

They curl up, commonly used to describe small children.

Milk from the animal called Zarzoumia.

An animal known for being sold on highways, associated with being used in magic.

A type of animal known for being fat and clumsy.

Refers to their leader or chief.

Something similar to a bird's crest, used to describe someone standing tall and proud.

A traditional Tunisian hookah or water pipe used for smoking, often made from a hollowed-out tomato with two openings, positioned over a stove or coals.

A type of round bread made in a clay oven, common in Tunisian cuisine.

El ham

A type of Tunisian bread made from barley with an addition of husks, usually gray or brown in color and shaped like a rugby ball.

Example sentences
  • Kessra is often served alongside main dishes in Tunisia.

Tunisian dialect for 'oats' or 'oatmeal', used in various culinary applications.

Example sentences
  • Choufen is often added to breakfast cereals for extra nutrition.

Barley that is uncleaned from the chaff, used in traditional Tunisian cooking.

A mixture containing barley and husks used to make Kessra.

A large mass used in Sfax to break walls, akin to a sledgehammer.

Example sentences
  • The demolition team used a Merzebba to break through the old wall.