Associations to the word «Fakir»

Wiktionary

FAKIR, noun. (Islam) A faqir.
FAKIR, noun. (Hindu) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.

Dictionary definition

FAKIR, noun. A Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man.

Wise words

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