alfaqui

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Islamic cleric, an expert in Islamic law and jurisprudence, especially in medieval and early modern Spain.

Pronunciation

/alfəˈkiː/ /alfaˈkiː/

Word forms

alfaqui alfaquis alfaki alfakih alfaquin

Etymology

From Spanish alfaquí, from Arabic الفَقِيه (al-faqīh, “the theologian”), from فَقِهَ (faqiha, “to be wise”).

Related words

faki fiqh
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