Shisha

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈʃiːʃə/

Origin

From Egyptian Arabic

Full definition of shisha

Noun

1. An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.
2. The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavour extract.
3. (textiles) a type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of reflective metal to fabric

Synonyms

• (textiles) mirrorwork