Dervish
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Noun — A member of a Sufi Muslim order known for ascetic living and, in some traditions, ritual spinning dances.
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How to use Dervish
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whirling dervish
Etymology
From Turkish dervis, from Persian darvish, "poor, mendicant."
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What does “Dervish” mean?
The word “Dervish” means a member of a Sufi Muslim order known for ascetic living and, in some traditions, ritual spinning dances. In plain terms, a Sufi mystic devoted to simple living and spiritual practice, sometimes associated with the famous spinning dance.
How do you pronounce “Dervish”?
“Dervish” is pronounced DUR-vihsh (/ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dervish” in a sentence?
Here is “Dervish” used in a sentence: “Tourists gathered to watch the whirling dervishes perform in Istanbul.”
What part of speech is “Dervish”?
“Dervish” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dervish” come from?
The word “Dervish” comes from Persian. From Turkish dervis, from Persian darvish, "poor, mendicant.".
