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  • 131Turki — /terr kee, toor /, n. 1. the Turkic languages of central Asia, taken collectively. adj. 2. of or pertaining to Turki or to the peoples speaking these languages. [ < Pers, equiv. to Turk TURK + i suffix of appurtenance] * * * …

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  • 132Wahhabi — /weuh hah bee, wah /, n., pl. Wahhabis. Islam. a follower of Abd al Wahhab (1703 1792), who stringently opposed all practices not sanctioned by the Koran. The Wahhabis, founded in the 18th century, are the most conservative Muslim group and are&#8230; …

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