LEARNit Dictionary
dervish
noun
/ˈdɜːvɪʃ/
UK
/ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
US
1
a member of a Muslim religious group whose members make a promise to stay poor and live without comforts or pleasures. They perform a fast lively dance as part of their religious ceremonies.
درویش, صوفی, درویش فقیر