alfaqui
UK/alfəˈkiː/
alfaqui noun: an Islamic cleric, an expert in Islamic law and jurisprudence, especially in medieval and early modern Spain.
Noun
alfaqui (plural alfaquis)
- An Islamic cleric, an expert in Islamic law and jurisprudence, especially in medieval and early modern Spain.
- It was the Head of the Christians Alfaqui, or Priest; so they termed the Cardinal.1632, J. Morgan, A Compleat History of the present seat of war in Africa
- The Alcayde found the prince playing at chess with an Alfaqui or priest.1779, Henry Swinburne, Travels through Spain
Forms of alfaqui
| plural | alfaquis |
|---|---|
| alternative form | alfaki |
| alternative form | alfakih |
| alternative form | alfaquin |
Origin of alfaqui
From Spanish alfaquí, from Arabic الفَقِيه (al-faqīh, “the theologian”), from فَقِهَ (faqiha, “to be wise”).
Questions about alfaqui
- What does alfaqui mean?
- Alfaqui means an Islamic cleric, an expert in Islamic law and jurisprudence, especially in medieval and early modern Spain.
- What part of speech is alfaqui?
- Alfaqui is a noun.
- How do you pronounce alfaqui?
- Alfaqui is pronounced /alfəˈkiː/ (UK).
- What is the plural of alfaqui?
- The plural of alfaqui is alfaquis.
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