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Sufi : adj : of or relating to the Sufis or to Sufism [syn: Sufi]
(noun)
1: a Muslim who represents the mystical dimension of Islam; a
Muslim who seeks direct experience of Allah; mainly in
Iran [syn: Sufi]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Sufi : \Su"fi\, n. [Based on the name of a dynasty of Persian kings,
Saf[=i], Safav[=i]; said to come from name Saf[=i]-ud-d[=i]n
of an ancestor of the family, confused with s?f[=i] pious.]
A title or surname of the king of Persia.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Sufi : \Su"fi\, n. [Ar. & Per. s?f[=i], wise, pious, devout.]
One of a certain order of religious men in Persia. [Written
also sofi.]
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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