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Meaning of Whirling Dervish | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Français derviche tourneur

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

whirling disease whirling pits whirling table whirlingness whirlmixer whirlpit

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