mataba [matabâ] (der. of taba) adj 1Fatty; fat (as of physically "fat" part of animals and people). [Traditionally fat is seen as a sign of good health, wealth and being well fed. The fat from meat is cooked in various ways as a favored, tasty food.] (sem. domains: 5.2.3.2 - Food from animals, 8.2.3.2 - Fat person.) 2Fat, healthy, well (as of a good feature in all healthy living things e.g. plants, animals, people). [Traditionally fat is seen as a sign of good health and wealth that allows one to eat well.] (sem. domains: 1.5 - Plant, 2.5 - Healthy, 8.2.3.2 - Fat person, 1.6 - Animal.) 3Fertile, rich, good (as of soil). (sem. domains: 1.2.2.1 - Soil, dirt.)