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(der-vish) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a member of a Sufi Muslim religious order known for their ecstatic rituals.

Example Sentence

He's like a whirling dervish out there.

More Example Sentences

The dervish performed with great energy.

Synonyms

whirling dervish; Sufi; ascetic

Antonyms

Catholic priest

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Rhymes

  • dervish
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