fakir in Greek
fakir in Greek is φακίρης — fakir means a Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property.
fakir in Greek
φακίρης
Pronounced: fakiris
(Hinduism, more, _, loosely) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.
What does "fakir" mean?
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noun A Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property.
"The fakir sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions."
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noun A wandering performer known for feats of endurance, once associated with such ascetics.
"The fakir amazed the crowd by lying on a bed of nails."
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fakir in a sentence
- The fakir sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions.
- The fakir amazed the crowd by lying on a bed of nails.
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What is "fakir" in Greek?
"fakir" in Greek is φακίρης. fakir means: A Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property.
How do you pronounce φακίρης?
"fakir" in Greek is φακίρης, pronounced "fakiris".
How do you use "fakir" in a sentence?
Example: "The fakir sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions." In Greek, "fakir" is φακίρης.
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