ʿulama
or u·le·ma
the doctors of Muslim religion and law.
Origin of ʿulama
1Words Nearby ʿulama
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How to use ʿulama in a sentence
And, as Ulama came towards them, he signed to her to step aside, out of the line of fire.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank AubreyZelus had set his mind upon taking Ulama from her father to make her, against her will, his wife—or one of them.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank AubreyThen they entered the palace, and Ulama came forward to welcome them, with Zonella and many more.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank AubreyThat afternoon Leonard sought out Ulama and asked to be allowed to row her on the lake; and to this she smiled a glad assent.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank AubreyLeonard gratefully poured out his thanks to the kind-hearted king; then went to seek Ulama.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank Aubrey
British Dictionary definitions for ulama (1 of 2)
ulema
/ (ˈuːlɪmə) /
a body of Muslim scholars or religious leaders
a member of this body
Origin of ulama
1British Dictionary definitions for ulama (2 of 2)
/ (ˌuːˈlɑːmə) /
a Meso-American team ball game, with a history dating back to as early as 1500 bc, played with a solid rubber ball on a long narrow court
Origin of ulama
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