| Word | maulvi, moulvi |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. An imam; a Muslim doctor of law. |
| Sentence | ...and then the day arrived when Aziz threw out the religious tutor. Thumb and forefinger closed around the maulvi's ear. |
| Source | Midnight's Children, p. 50 |
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