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ʿܱ

or ··

[ oo-luh-mah ]

plural noun

Islam.
  1. the doctors of Muslim religion and law.

ulama

1

/ ˈːɪə /

noun

  1. a body of Muslim scholars or religious leaders
  2. a member of this body
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

ulama

2

/ ˌːˈɑːə /

noun

  1. a Meso-American team ball game, with a history dating back to as early as 1500 bc , played with a solid rubber ball on a long narrow court
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ʿܱ1

First recorded in 1680–90, ʿܱ is from the Arabic word ʿܱ learned men
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ʿܱ1

C17: from Arabic ܱ scholars, from `alama to know

Origin of ʿܱ2

from Nahuatl Ullamalitztli ball game

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