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hamal

or ham·mal

[ huh-mahl, -mawl ]
/ həˈmɑl, -ˈmɔl /
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noun
(in some Muslim countries) a porter.
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Origin of hamal

1960–65; <Arabic hammāl porter, carrier, akin to hamala to carry
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British Dictionary definitions for hamal

hamal

hammal or hamaul

/ (həˈmɑːl) /

noun
(in Middle Eastern countries) a porter, bearer, or servant

Word Origin for hamal

from Arabic hamala to carry
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