An Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil.
A peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf.
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The King looked at Katar, and then said, "That is my horse Katar."
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I will have Katar shot to-morrow.
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Katar did not return to the fairies' country, but stayed always with the young prince, and never left him.
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When it was midnight, she went to the King's horse called Katar, who was very wicked, and quite untameable.
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An assortment of swords, longknives, katars and other more fantastically bladed weapons had gone over the cliff never to be seen again.
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Bekri, who seems best informed, says that it lay between Bahrain and Oman.... Istakhri and Ibn Haukal speak of the Katar pirates.
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But there is a place called Katar about which most of the Arab Geographers know very little, but which is mentioned in poetry.
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"Good," said Katar; "show me what it is."
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"Now twist your right ear," said Katar.
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Then he put on his splendid clothes, saddled and bridled Katar, got on his back with his sword and gun, and rode off to hunt.
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"Do not be afraid," answered Katar.
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"Now," said Katar, "twist your left ear, and you will see what a beautiful young prince you will become."