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sheikh
noun \ˈshēk, also ˈshāk for 1\
: an Arab chief, ruler, or prince
: a leader of a Muslim organization or group
Full Definition of SHEIKH
1
: an Arab chief
2
usually sheik : a man held to be irresistibly attractive to romantic young women
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Variants of SHEIKH
sheikh or sheik \ˈshēk, also ˈshāk for 1\
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Origin of SHEIKH
Arabic shaykh
First Known Use: 1577
SHEIKH Defined for Kids
sheikh
noun \ˈshēk, ˈshāk\
Definition of SHEIKH for Kids
1
: an Arab chief
2
: a leader of a Muslim group
Variants of SHEIKH
sheikh or sheik \ˈshēk, ˈshāk\
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