marabout

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Synonyms: marabou, marabous, farabout, gadabout, layabout, mark out, marabouts, marabu, far-about, far about, marbut

Antonyms: marabou, marabous, farabout, gadabout, layabout, mark out, marabouts, marabu, far-about, far about, marbut

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Muslim}} A [[Muslim]] holy man or [[mystic]], especially in parts of [[North Africa]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{senseid|en|shrine}} The [[tomb]] or [[shrine]] of such a person. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. {{alt form of|en|marabou|gloss=thin fabric made from silk}}.

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