Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Al Gabs

Arabic translation:

الجبس

Added to glossary by Dina Abdo
Nov 8, 2020 11:29
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English term

Al Gabs

English to Arabic Other Architecture
They are often combined with carvings, called Al Gabs, that are built of layers of plaster sculpted with templates and chisels.

Can you please confirm what "Al Gabs" is in Arabic? This is Moroccan variant.

Thank you!

Discussion

Arabic & More Nov 8, 2020:
It's kind of weird that the English text says Al Gabs. As far as I know الجبس refers to gypsum decorations.

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الجبس

. White 'substance used to decorate houses
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agree Sajad Neisi
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الجبس المغربي

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Statue---Fountain/ال...

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Note added at 7 mins (2020-11-08 11:37:27 GMT) Post-grading
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They are plaster designs put in an artistic way to cover the ceiling of the house or other unpleasant materials like water pipes or electrical installations.
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الجبس

It's gypsum in English
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