Found 2 items, similar to Imaum.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: imaum
imaum
n : (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites
an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and
law and a spiritual guide [syn:
imam]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Imaum
Imam
\I*mam"\, Iman
\I*man"\, Imaum
\I*maum"\, n. [Ar. im[=a]m.]
1. Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs
the regular service of the mosque.
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2. A Mohammedan prince who, as a successor of Mohammed,
unites in his person supreme spiritual and temporal power.
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