sharif
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sha·rif
(shə-rēf′)n.
Variant of sherif.
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sharif
(ʃæˈriːf)n
(Islam) a variant transliteration of sherif
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she•rif
sha•rif
(ʃəˈrif)n.
1. a governor of Mecca descended from Muhammad.
2. an Arab chief, prince, or ruler.
[1590–1600; < Arabic sharīf exalted (person)]
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