Sheba

UK: /ˈʃiːbə/ US: (shē′bə)

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She•ba  (shē′bə), n. [Bible.]

1. Queen of, the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom. I Kings 10:1–13.
2. Biblical name of Saba (def. 2).

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Sheba / ˈʃiːbə/ noun

1. Also called: Saba the ancient kingdom of the Sabeans: a rich trading nation dealing in gold, spices, and precious stones (I Kings 10)
2. the region inhabited by this nation, located in the SW corner of the Arabian peninsula: modern Yemen

Sheba / ˈʃiːbə/ noun

1. Queen of Sheba ⇒ a queen of the Sabeans, who visited Solomon (I Kings 10:1–13)

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Sa•ba  (sä′bə for 1; sā′bə for 2), n. 

1. Place Names an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 1011;
   5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).
2. Ancient History, Bible Biblical name, Sheba. an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, esp. in spices and gems.