dervish Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements

WordNet

Der"vish, Der"vise, Der"vis noun (Also<
  • Dervish
  • Dervise
  • Dervis
)
Etymology
Per. derwsch, fr. OPer. derew to beg, ask alms: cf. F. derviche.
Definitions
  1. A Turkish or Persian monk, especially one who professes extreme poverty and leads an austere life.

Webster 1913