mut'ah en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmutɑ/
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic مُتْعَة (mutʕa). Doublet of mutat.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Temporary marriage (wedlease) practised by certain Muslim sects, particularly Shias.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mut'ahs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| mut'a | alternative | lexicographic |