"zar" meaning in English

See zar in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Arabic زَار (zār). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ar|زَار}} Arabic زَار (zār) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zar (uncountable)
  1. A religious set of beliefs and practices in parts of northern Africa and the Middle East, involving the possession of an individual (usually female) by a type of spirit. Wikipedia link: Zār Tags: uncountable Synonyms: zaar
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Alternative forms

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