Noun: juba 'joo-bu
- A dance of West African origin, popular among African Americans in the 19th century
"The juba was often accompanied by hand-clapping and body percussion"
- A type of percussion rhythm associated with the juba dance
"The dancers moved to the energetic beat of the juba"
- The capital city and largest urban area of South Sudan
"Juba is located on the White Nile river"
- A river in East Africa, flowing from Ethiopia through Somalia to the Indian Ocean
"The Juba River is an important water source for agriculture in the region"
Derived forms: jubas
Part of: Republic of South Sudan, South Sudan
Encyclopedia: Juba, Southern Sudan