Etymology

tayammum

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Today it means: The wiping of one's face and hands against dust, sand or a clean physical object in place of wudhu for the bereft or bedridden. Full definition →

Arabic تَيَمُّم
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromتَيَمُّم
  2. English todaytayammum

Borrowed from Arabic تَيَمُّم (tayammum).

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