nubia

Etymology

The origin of this word is contested. At root it is probably a geographical rather than an ethnic designation. (See Nubians § Etymology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ). The related term Noba was used (with some uncertainty even among the writers as to its meaning) both for a people already living in the area and for those who conquered it in the 4th century CE.

nubia means the region of the upper Nile valley now part of Sudan and far-southern Egypt. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

name

The region of the upper Nile valley now part of Sudan and far-southern Egypt.
The former polity ruling that region.“Except date trees, and a few grape vines which I saw at Derr, there are no fruit-trees in Nubia. The climate of Nubia, though intensely hot in summer, particularly in the narrow rocky parts of the country, is very healthy, owing perhaps to the extreme aridity of the atmosphere.”

noun

A light, knitted headscarf worn by women.