1. A mountain or hill in North Africa or the Middle East.
Usage: Also spelled 'jebel' or 'gebel'; From Arabic jebel; Common in geographical names and place descriptions

Examples

• The djebel rose steeply from the desert floor.
• Tourists hiked to the summit of the djebel at dawn.
• The region is dotted with small djebels and rocky outcrops.
• Ancient settlements were built on the slopes of the djebel.
• The djebel provided shelter from the harsh desert winds.