hamal
or ham·mal
[ huh-mahl, -mawl ]
noun
(in some Muslim countries) a porter.
Origin of hamal
11960–65; <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
Origin of hamal
1from Arabic hamala to carry
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