MARABOUT


Meaning of MARABOUT in English

ˈmarəˌbü(t) noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Portuguese marabuto, from Arabic murābiṭ

1. often capitalized : a Muslim monk or hermit especially in Africa : Muslim ascetic : Muslim holy man or saint

2. : a tomb or shrine erected to a marabout

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