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French
Etymology
From Mahomet + -an.
Pronunciation
Noun
mahométan m (plural mahométans)
- (obsolete) "Mohammedan": Muslim
Adjective
mahométan (feminine mahométane, masculine plural mahométans, feminine plural mahométanes)
- (obsolete) "Mohammedan": Muslim
Usage notes
This term would be offensive if used today; musulman is used instead.
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