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Arabic english dictionary the hans wehr dictionary of modern written arabic fourth edition version edited by j milton cowan hardback 1 pages size. The third edition came out in 1961 and is available primarily in paperback and is green in color. The hans wehr dictionary of modern written arabic combines authority and compactness, providing the serious student of the arabic language with an essential resource in their pursuit. The latest edition after 1995 is available only in german.
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