Whirling Dervishes

A form of Whirling Dervish — A Sufi of an ascetic order, centered in Turkey but widespread internationally, whose ritual religious observances involve mystical poetry of Mevlana (Rumi), music, and a whirling dance.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Whirling Dervish
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