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Mamluk

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ˈmæmluːk

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mamluk

Dictionary meaning

A member of the military caste that ruled Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1517; also used to describe the art and architecture produced during this period, noted for elaborate stone inlay and metal work.

History and origin

Arabic — 'owned, slave'.

Common mispronunciations

MAM-lukMAM-lyook

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