Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Haroun and the Sea of Stories Glossary

Abhinaya

Abhinaya is the Language of Gesture used by Mudra the Shadow Warrior.

Alifbay

Alifbay is the land in which Haroun and his family live. It is a name composed of the first and last letters of the Hindustani alphabet.

Anti-climax

An anti-climax is a decline viewed in disappointing contrast with a previous rise.

aubergine

An aubergine is another name for an eggplant.

autocrat

An autocrat is a person that has unlimited power over a population of people.

Bezaban

Bezaban is an idol erected by Khattam-Shud in an attempt to worship complete silence and darkness.

cauldron

A cauldron is a large iron pot used to boil liquids.

Comptroller

A comptroller is a management level position responsible for supervising the quality of work of an organization.

Court-Martial

A court-martial is a military trial held for those accused of disobeying orders.

cultmaster

A cultmaster is the leader of a religious group of fanatics.

Franj

Franj is an ancient, dead language in the land of Alifbay.

Goodwife

A medieval term of respect for a man's spouse.

Hoopoe

The is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers.

insomnia

Insomnia is a state in which a person is unable to sleep.

maw

Maw is a shorthand way of referring to incessant talking.

monkey wrench

A monkey wrench is a type of tool used especially for repairing pipes.

mutiny

Mutiny is a conspiracy among members of a military to overthrow their leaders.

P2C2E

P2C2E is the Kahani shorthand way of referring to a "Process 2 Complicated 2 Explain."

Plentimaw

Plentimaws are a type of fish in the Sea of Stories; they are named so because they talk so much.

tyres

"Tyre" is the English spelling of the word tire; the wheels of a car or vehicle.

Wishwater

Wishwater is a kind of water found in the Sea of Stories that makes anyone's wish come true.

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