Whirling Dervish en · NOUN
Meanings
- A Sufi of an ascetic order, centered in Turkey but widespread internationally, whose ritual religious observances involve mystical poetry of Mevlana (Rumi), music, and a whirling dance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirling Dervishes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
fr derviche tourneur (ascetic order) · pl wirujący derwisz (ascetic order) · hu kerengő dervis (ascetic order)