qalandar

or Cal·en·der

[ kal-uhn-der ]

noun

1. (in Islamic countries) one of an order of mendicant dervishes founded in the 14th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of qalandar¹

From Persian

Example Sentences

Bbur left himself stripped so bare by his far-flung largess that he was nick-named Qalandar (Firishta).

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We also invited Shh a qalandar, and one of the krez-men who played the rebeck.

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Thought I, What is there to recommend the tomb of a heretic qalandar for a place in air so free?

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