cheikh

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English

Noun

cheikh (plural cheikhs)

  1. Alternative form of sheik

French

Etymology

From Arabic شَيْخ (šayḵ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɛk/
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Noun

cheikh m (plural cheikhs)

  1. sheikh

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