marabout

1. A Muslim hermit or saint, especially in northern Africa.
2. The tomb of such a hermit or saint.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Portuguese marabuto

Origin: , from Arabic murābiṭ, posted, stationed, marabout

Origin: , participle of rābaṭa, to be posted, derived stem of rabaṭa, to bind, tie; see rbṭ in Semitic roots