faqir

or fa·quir

[ fuh-keer, fey-ker ]

/ fəˈkɪər, ˈfeɪ kər /

noun

fakir.

Nearby words

fanzine, fao, fap, faq, faqih, faqir, far, far afield, far and away, far and near, far and wide

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Examples from the Web for faqir

The most characteristic garment of the faqir is known as the dilaq, which is a patchwork, particoloured cloak.
Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier|T. L. Pennell
He was then sent before the faqir, who remained seated on a mat.
Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier|T. L. Pennell

British Dictionary definitions for faqir

faqir

/ (fəˈkɪə, ˈfeɪkə) /

noun

a variant spelling of fakir

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Word Origin and History for faqir

faqir

see fakir.