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Definition

noun. an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements

Example Sentence

The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy.

Synonyms

ascetic Muslim monk; Sufis; member of ascetic Muslim order

Antonyms

Catholic priest

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