almah

[ al-muh ]

noun
  1. (in Egypt) a woman or girl who dances or sings professionally.

Origin of almah

1
From Egyptian Arabic ʿalmah, variant of Arabic ʿālimah, literally, “knowledgeable”
  • Also alma; al·me, al·meh [al-me] /ˈæl mɛ/ .

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