dervish
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/ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
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/ˈdɜːvɪʃ/
A person who is a member of a Muslim religious group that promises to live a simple life without many comforts. They perform a special dance during their ceremonies.
The whirling dervish spun around and around in a mesmerizing display of spiritual devotion.