alme
|al-me|
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/ælm/
Middle Eastern female performer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alme' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'عَالِمَة (ʿālima),' where 'ʿālima' meant 'learned woman' or 'female scholar'.
Historical Evolution
'ʿālima' transformed into the French word 'almée,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alme'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'learned woman,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'female dancer or singer in the Middle East'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female dancer or singer in the Middle East, especially in Egypt.
The alme performed a traditional dance at the festival.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 20:36