Kabir

[ kuh-beer ]

/ kəˈbɪər /

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noun

fl. late 15th century, Hindu religious reformer.

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Words nearby Kabir

kabbalist, kabbalistic, kabeljou, Kabila, Kabinett, Kabir, kabloona, kabob, ka-boom, kabuki, Kabul

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How to use Kabir in a sentence

Yes, he has declared himself to be a reincarnation of Kabir.
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Kabir watched him discreetly, interested in his state, the cause of which he alone so much as suspected.
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Theron and Phalaris were up betimes, and, before they had finished the morning libation, were joined by Charmides and Kabir.
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Then, in a voice whose limpid tenor Kabir had never heard equalled, he sang.
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Theron walked leisurely after his son towards a group of elders, leaving Kabir with Eshmun.
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Kabir, as master-trader of the vessel, was under no obligation to do anything towards the assistance of the wreck.
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British Dictionary definitions for Kabir

Kabir

/ (kəˈbɪə) /

noun

1440–1518, Indian religious leader who pioneered a religious movement that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism and is considered the precursor of Sikhism

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