begum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To daub or cover with gum.
noun
  1. a high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia
  2. the form of address for such a woman
name
  1. A surname of Bengali usage
noun
  1. An honorific title from Central and South Asia, often used by leading women in society.

Pronunciation

/bəˈɡʌm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-begum.wav /ˈbeɪɡəm/ /ˈbɛɡəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-begum2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-begum3.wav

Word forms

begum begums begumming begummed Begun

Etymology

From be- + gum.

Related words

bey
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