SUFI

Sufi

(adjective) of or relating to the Sufis or to Sufism

Sufi

(noun) a Muslim who represents the mystical dimension of Islam; a Muslim who seeks direct experience of Allah; mainly in Iran

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Su"fi, n. Etym: [From the name of a dynasty of Persian kings, Safi, Safavi; said to come from name Safi-ud-din of an ancestor of the family, confused with s pious.]

Definition: A title or surname of the king of Persia.

Su"fi, n. Etym: [Ar. & Per. s, wise, pious, devout.]

Definition: One of a certain order of religious men in Persia. [Written also sofi.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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