fa·kir (f -kîr , fä-, f -)n. 1. A Muslim religious mendicant. 2. A Hindu ascetic or religious mendicant, especially one who performs feats of magic or endurance. [From Arabic faq  r, poor, from faqura, to be poor, be needy; see pqr in Semitic roots.] |
fakir, faqir [fəˈkɪə ˈfeɪkə], fakeer [fəˈkɪə]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a Muslim ascetic who rejects wordly possessions
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) a Hindu ascetic mendicant or holy man
[from Arabic faqīr poor]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  fakir - a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy mandervish - an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|