Mohammedan
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Mohammedan
First recorded in 1675–85; Muhammad ( def. 1 ) + -an
Example Sentences
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In his defamation claim against Kiron, Hasan, who is a member of the Mohammedan Sporting Club, said the derogatory comment about the country’s sports-loving Prime Minister embarrassed the entire nation.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2019
He promised to introduce him to the Sultan of Sulu when he traveled southward; he told how Mohammedan Moros preferred U. S. rule to that of Christian Filipinos.
From Time Magazine Archive
A Mohammedan can enter and behold the golden urn in which repose two hairs from the beard of the True Prophet.
From Time Magazine Archive
During that time sculpture which represented men or animals has been forbidden in all Mohammedan countries.
From Time Magazine Archive
The doctrine of a modern religious sect, which originated in Persia in 1843, being a mixture of Mohammedan, Christian,Jewish and Parsee elements.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
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