almeh

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almeh - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Alme \Al"me\, Almeh \Al"meh\, n. [Ar. 'almah (fem.) learned, fr.
     'alama to know: cf. F. alm['e]e.]
     An Egyptian dancing girl; an Alma.
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           The Almehs lift their arms in dance.     --Bayard
                                                    Taylor.
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