mullah
[mul′ə, mo̵ol′ə]mullah definition by Webster's New World
or mulla
noun
a Muslim teacher or interpreter of the religious law: a general title of respect for a learned man
Origin: Turkish Persian and amp; Hindi mulla ; from Arabic maulā, a master, sir
mullah definition by American Heritage Dictionary
also mul·la
noun Islam- A male religious teacher or leader.
- Used as a form of address for such a man.
Origin: Urdu mullā, from Persian, from Arabic mawlā, master, friend, from waliya, to become near, be in charge; see wly in Semitic roots.
Related Forms:
- mulˈlah·ism noun
