hamal

or ham·mal

[ huh-mahl, -mawl ]

noun
  1. (in some Muslim countries) a porter.

Origin of hamal

1
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
  1. (in Middle Eastern countries) a porter, bearer, or servant

Origin of hamal

1
from Arabic hamala to carry

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