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IMAM
imam, imaum
(noun) (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
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
imam (plural imams)
(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader.
One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque.
Anagrams
• I'mma, Imma, Mami, imma, maim, mami
Source: Wiktionary
I*mam", I*man", I*maum", n. Etym: [Ar. imam.]
1. Among the Mohammedans, a minister or priest who performs the regular service of the mosque.
2. A Mohammedan prince who, as a successor of Mohammed, unites in his person supreme spiritual and temporal power.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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