Dervish

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/

Alternative forms

• dervise archaic

Origin

From Turkish derviş, from Persian درویش.

Full definition of dervish

Noun

1. A member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism, known for spinning.

Derived terms

• whirling dervish