"qawwal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: qawwals [plural]
Etymology: Arabic قَوَّال (qawwāl) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|قَوَّال}} Arabic قَوَّال (qawwāl), {{root|en|ar|ق و ل}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} qawwal (plural qawwals)
  1. A person who performs qawwali music or song. Categories (topical): Musicians
    Sense id: en-qawwal-en-noun-dlcH6nv3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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