Mahomet

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) (alternative spelling of) Muhammad the prophet who introduced Islam.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Mahometus derived from Arabic مُحَمَّد (Muhammad, praised, laudable, commendable).

Origin

Arabic

مُحَمَّد

Gloss

Muhammad, praised, laudable, commendable

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