imam
noun
the officiating priest of a mosque.
imaum
-
a variation of
imam.
Example Sentences
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Now, sire," said the old imaum with a chuckle, "you know which of those two the lady loves.
From The Brethren by Henry Rider Haggard
They passed down long passages; they came to a door which the imaum, who hobbled in front, unlocked.
From The Brethren by Henry Rider Haggard
Each has an imaum, but the kadi is their head, of which dignity he seems not a little proud.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Robert Huish
One morning he sent for them, and, except for the presence of prince Hassan, the most favourite of his emirs, and a famous imaum, or priest of his religion, received them alone.
From The Brethren by Henry Rider Haggard
Religious Services.—The imaum came once to hold a Mahometan service, but the interned women expressed no desire that he should repeat his visit.
From Turkish Prisoners in Egypt A Report by the Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross by International Committee of the Red Cross
