MARABOUT


Meaning of MARABOUT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmærəbu:t ]

n. 1 a Muslim hermit or monk, esp. in N. Africa. 2 a shrine marking a marabout's burial-place. [F f. Port. marabuto f. Arab. murabit holy man f. ribat frontier station, where he acquired merit by combat against the infidel]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.